They are a surface feeder, but may utilize shallow dives for their food which is fish, cephalopods, tunicates, and crustacea.

A carnivorous surface feeder, it occurs in shoals near the shoreline.

This species has the terminal, upward-facing mouth typical of surface feeders, and a protruding belly.

All of these fish are primarily surface feeders.

Siamese fighting fish have upturned mouths and are primarily carnivorous surface feeders, although some vegetable matter may be eaten.

They are surface feeders and prefer to take food in the upper parts of the water column.

The adults are surface feeders, the larvae bore into dry or smoked meats and do most damage.

Osteoglossids are carnivorous, often being specialized surface feeders.

"The surface feeders were small enough to be fished, and there were nine types that we could safely eat," Casper added.

Being a surface feeder by nature the sharks swim close to the boat, therefore view onboard is superb and photo opportunities are lurking everywhere.