The fish of St Peter….

John Dory

The John Dory, or St Peter’s fish. So named because legend has it that St Peter plucked one from the Sea of Galilee, leaving a print of his thumb and forefinger behind the gills. The mark also acts as an evil eye to warn off predators. The John Dory swims upright, moving like a blade through the water. Difficult to see, but often landed as a by-catch.

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