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    what is this

    [ATTACH=CONFIG]62598[/ATTACH I caught this fish at the Sebastian Inlet it has black and white pectoral fins and black and white dorsal fins. It had a large "u" shaped mouth with teeth. I never caught one before and have no clue. I am a calling it a mini whale shark with teeth.
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    Its a Northern Stargazer. Be careful as they can shock you.

    http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Galler...rGazeNorth.htm

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    Southern stargazer, caught in Florida right?

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    I am going with souther stargazer and I did feel some tingling in my hands when I tried to remove the hook.

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    Ranger Ed Perry in Sebastian Inlet says they are better eating than flounder.

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    Stargazer is correct.

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    If it's cloudy out....what does he look at?
    There are many roads to travel
    Many things to do.
    Knots to be unraveled
    'fore the darkness falls on you

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    Southern Stargazer. They can give a nasty shock, especially underwater.
    A few pictures I have taken of them.
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    thanks for the information

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