Need ID, saltwater monster!

[mshuangchao]

Hi! My friend caught this nasty barracuda like beast in south-east asian waters. Could anyone give me an ID?
It looks like the barracuda's evil twin brother, as if the barracuda ain't evil enough!

 

[piranhalova666]

Houndfish?..........nah its not a houndfish.

 

[1043]

Thyrsites atun aka barracouta.

 

[mshuangchao]

Yep, that's it 1043! Thanks alot!

 

[C L O W N K N I F E]

WOW that fish looks badass!! You guys keeping it? I would

 

[mshuangchao]

WOW that fish looks badass!! You guys keeping it? I would

If I owned a public aquarium,I would!

 

[C L O W N K N I F E]

If I owned a public aquarium,I would!

hah true, prob grow to be monsters

 

[1043]

They can snap your line easily with those teeths. To catch them, wire leaders with live bait is the best bet.

 

[wishbone]

Surely a very young monster fish..