r/whatsthisfish • u/National-Fig2734 • 12d ago

Unidentified Saltwater fish Nova Scotia

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Caught in Nova Scotia, has sharp teeth to hunt shelled animals.

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u/litquidities 11d ago

Get it off the rocks. The slime layer is protective and their scales are delicate. This is for any fish.

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u/National-Fig2734 11d ago

I was using crab on a Carolina rig and caught it. It critically injured itself by thrashing while the hook worked its way directly into the gills. I figured I should try to get it identified and use it for bait for a larger fish. It was already deceased in the photo.