Mysterious Bite Marks Found on Swordfish: The Culprit Revealed?

Fishers in Australia hauled in a swordfish covered in circular wounds caused by a pack attack from cookiecutter sharks. The swordfish, alive when caught, died shortly after. Cookiecutter sharks, known for their distinctive jaws, latch onto prey and scoop out chunks of flesh. These sharks, which grow to around 20 inches long, have been known to attack animals much larger than themselves, including great white sharks, whales, and even humans. The wounds on the swordfish were fresh, suggesting the attack occurred just before it was reeled in.