Shark Sucker Collection

Shark sucker fish, Remora remora (Fork-tailed remora, Echeneis remora)
Antique illustration engraving of Shark sucker fish, Remora remora (Fork-tailed remora, Echeneis remora)

Giant Manta (Manta birostris) with Remoras (Remora brachyptera) attached to both wings, offshore Santa Maria Island, Azores, Atlantic Ocean

Giant Manta Ray (Manta birostris), with Remoras (Echeneididae) Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve (Socorro Islands), Pacific Ocean, Western Mexico, March

RF - Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) swimming in open water with a Remora (Remora remora) swimming below, North Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Echeneis and Echinorynchus (fish)
Echeneis (of the Echeneidae family) and Echinorynchus -- two fish, together with other items. Namely, 1. The Sucking Fish (Suckerfish or Sharksucker), 2. The Remora, 3. Echinorynchus Phocae, 4

Sharksucker (Echeneis naucrates) adult, attached to Map Pufferfish (Arothron mappa) host, Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia

Whitetip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) adult, close-up of head, with Sharksucker (Echeneis naucrates) attached, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Leopard shark and remora. Leopard shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) on the sea bed with a remora (family Echeneidae, upper centre) attached to its back

Lemon shark and remoras. Lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris) can reach a length of over 3 metres and inhabit coral keys, docks, bays and river mouths in coastal regions

Lemon shark with a remora on its head. Lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris) can reach a length of over 3 metres and inhabit coral keys, docks, bays and river mouths in coastal regions

Live sharksucker, Echeneis naucrates, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (RR)
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The fascinating relationship between the shark sucker fish and its various hosts is a sight to behold. From giant manta rays to whitetip reef sharks, these tiny hitchhikers have found their perfect traveling companions. In the vast ocean waters, one can witness the incredible sight of a Giant Manta with Remoras attached to both wings. These fork-tailed remoras, known as Remora brachyptera, cling onto their majestic host as they glide through the water. Similarly, the Oceanic manta ray showcases its devilish horns formed by curled cephalic fins while being accompanied by two loyal Remoras in the Pacific Ocean. Moving on from mantas, we encounter an RF-reef manta swimming freely in open water with a Remora gracefully trailing below. This captivating image captured in North Ari Atoll allows us to appreciate this unique partnership amidst the beauty of Maldives' Indian Ocean. Not only do these Sharksuckers attach themselves to mantas but also other creatures like Map Pufferfish and Whitetip Reef Sharks. A mature Echeneis naucrates can be seen firmly latched onto a Map Pufferfish off Waigeo Island in Raja Ampat. Meanwhile, Whitetip Reef Sharks rest peacefully on reefs while enjoying cleaning sessions from their trusty Sharksucker companions at Sipadan Island in Borneo. These interactions are not limited to just cleaning; they also involve Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse joining forces with Sharksuckers for thorough grooming sessions. Witnessing this symbiotic relationship unfold before our eyes is truly awe-inspiring. Whether it's witnessing magnificent giants or observing smaller marine species benefiting from each other's presence, these images offer glimpses into nature's intricate web of connections beneath the waves. The Shark Sucker fish serves as a reminder that even within seemingly harsh environments like oceans, cooperation and mutual benefits thrive among diverse inhabitants.