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Meet the Sheepshead — The Fish with Human Teeth

Is there actually a fish with human teeth? It may be uncanny, but there is good reason behind the toothy appearance of the sheepshead fish.

By Monica Cull
Jun 12, 2023 4:00 PMAug 23, 2023 2:49 PM
Sheepshead Fish Teeth
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No, it’s not Photoshop; this fish has human-like teeth. Meet the sheepshead fish — Archosargus probatocephalus. While this fish made quite a stir in 2021 after an angler posted an image of the fish on social media, the sheepshead has been well-known for centuries. There is even a neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY, named after the fish. 

While plenty of fish have teeth, there are not many fish with human teeth. Here is more information on our toothy twin. 

Why Does the Sheepshead Fish Have Human-Like Teeth? 

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