Best of Mike #133

A group of Permit, swimming in a small school as they very often do.

The Permit is easily identified by it's "scythe like" dorsal fin.... that will sometimes protrude from the water when they are feeding in schools, near the surface.

They are most often found in shallow waters, over flats and sandy bottoms where they feed on crabs, shrimp and smaller fish.

When alone they will attempt to escape diver interaction.... but in schools they can become aggressive and can deliver a dangerous bite.

When you consider they can grow to be 48 inches long and weigh as much as 79 lbs, I'm saying.... lets avoid the bites.