Giant Maori Wrasse ( $120 )

32. There was a large dark shape lurking beneath the boat as we ascended from our dive at Thetford Reef off Cairns. This beautifully marked Giant Maori wrasse (Cheilinus undulates) swam over and circled us. He was around 1.2m in length but they can grow to over 2m. As they grow slowly and mature late they are vulnerable to fishing. Thankfully, though they are protected on the Great Barrier Reef.