See text Wolf herrings are a family (Chirocentridae) of two marine species of ray-finned fish related to herrings.

Both species have elongated bodies and jaws with long sharp teeth that aid their ravenous appetites, primarily for other fish.

[4] They can grow up to1 m in length and have silvery sides with bluish backs.

They are commercially fished and sold fresh or frozen.

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