Can You Eat Pilot Fish?

The pilot fish is edible and is said to taste good, but it is rarely available due to its erratic behavior when caught.

Do sharks ever eat pilot fish?

They eat parasites on larger fish. ... In return, sharks do not eat pilot fish because pilot fish eat their parasites. This is called a "mutualist" relationship. Small pilot fish are often seen swimming into the mouth of a shark to eat small pieces of food from the shark's teeth.

What is the purpose of a pilot fish?

The pilot fish is carnivorous and follows sharks and ships apparently to feed on parasites and leftover scraps of food. It was formerly thought to lead, or “pilot,” larger fishes to food sources, hence its common name.