There are two types of dorsal fins:
Ordinary: Softer, firm, and flexible.
Fin Spines: Sharp, rigid, and feels like bony tissue.
The species of fish with fin spines have an evolutionary advantage. If a predator were to choose between snacking on a fish with softer dorsal fins versus fin spines, they would choose the path of least resistance.
So why does this matter to you?
Catching fish with fin spines or fish with teeth can be tricky. After reeling in a fish, be mindful when handling it. To protect your hands wear fishing gloves and use a dehooker tool or pliers with long handles.
If you don’t have a lot of fishing experience pulling in a large game fish can be dangerous when bringing it into the boat. Handling fish with sharp fin spines and teeth can be risky. Fishermen can unintentionally catch sharks. Without experience and professional guidance, things can quickly escalate.
Thankfully, you won’t have to worry about these situations on Looney Tunes’ charter fishing trips. Captain Rob has it covered.
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