We frequently encounter groups of fish that are engaged in nuclear feeding. Often an eel is the focal point of the group. While they are foraging, eels can chase small fish and invertebrates (prey species) from their safe hiding spots. As the prey flees the eel, many other fish who are following the eel have the opportunity for an easy fast-food meal.
The eel in today's nuclear feeding assemblage is the Sharptail Eel, a rather small eel, at about 2 feet. In the bottom photo, a Sharptail Eel is shown alone.
In the upper two photos, the feeding assemblage above the eel includes 5 other species: Bar Jack, Spanish Hogfish, Schoolmaster, Trumpetfish, and Graysby.
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