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A holidaymaker decided to go snorkelling while enjoying a getaway in Mexico when she encountered a massive fish and "got up close and personal" with it - because she didn't realise what it was. Diving and snorkelling in the open ocean can be an extraordinary experience, letting humans witness some of the diverse species of marine creatures in their natural environment .

A woman called Eden was snorkelling in crystal-clear waters off Mexico when she encountered a barracuda. The huge, predatory fish was motionless and near the surface, which permitted her to approach it more closely, unaware the fish is capable of launching rapid attacks.

These ray-finned saltwater fish don't target humans, though. Despite their reputation and appearance, attacks are relatively rare and usua

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