Goliath Grouper Attacks Shark & More Grouper Videos

Goliath Grouper Attacks Shark & More Grouper Videos – Are you scared of sharks when you’re swimming out in the ocean? Well now you have something to be a lot more afraid of.

There are two types of Goliath Grouper; Pacific and Atlantic. The one in this video is an Atlantic Goliath Grouper. The Atlantic Grouper, also known as the “itajara” and the “jewfish” (I swear), is a saltwater fish that lives in the tropical waters near coral reefs. It is found throughout the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and the Florida Keys. It can occasionally find its way up to Massachusetts and Maine.

The University of Florida reports that Goliath Grouper have been known to attack and even stalk divers. They can grow up to 10 feet in length and weight up to 790 pounds.