Hi, I have an isolated observation of odd predatory behaviour performed by Odonus niger in a public aquarium. I observed the behaviour on multiple occasions in which the fish baited in 2-3 ft long Lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris) which would be attracted to the behaviour, then it would turn around and chase them nipping at their tails. The behaviour that attracted the sharks was crazy and I have not read nor heard of it, so I suspect it is something that is difficult to encounter in the wild, and captivity normally does not provide the opportunity to observe it. It just happens, I worked in a public aquarium at the time. Anyone else observed this or does anyone have a clue where I would publish such a small anecdote?
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