Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)
FBname: Shark sucker
Comments: Usually associated with sharks but also attaches itself to other large fishes, sea turtles and even ships (Ref. 2850, 58302); found in gill chambers, fins and body surface (Ref. 5951).  Sometimes free-swimming (Ref. 2850).  Younger individual is more active as parasite pickers (Ref. 26938).  Feeds on parasitic copepods (Ref. 35388).