Jun 7, 2025
These tiny fish are called Cleaner Wrasse, who bravely swim up to sharks and whales.
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These fish not only clean a shark’s body but also venture into shark's mouth and gills to do their job.
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Cleaner wrasse feed on parasites and leftover food stuck between a predator’s teeth, giving sharks a free deep-clean.
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Despite their instincts, sharks tolerate the cleaner wrasse, often pausing and opening their mouths to allow cleaning and removal of leftovers.
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Sharks or other fish don’t eat cleaner wrasse because they benefit from the parasite removal, and it's a win-win setup.
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Instead of being eaten, they feast on parasites and leftovers, making it a buffet with no catch.
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By keeping large predators parasite-free, cleaner wrasse play a crucial role in maintaining ocean ecosystems.
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