Maui Ocean Center photo The lawai’a (fisherman ... The ‘opelu mama is known as kaku, or great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda). Growing up to 5.5 feet in length, the kaku is recognizable ...

The 32-year-old was was collecting sea cucumbers from the ocean floor at night in the Maldives when he was attacked by the barracuda fish. Its powerful bite caused severe injuries to his spinal ...