Did you know moray eels have a second set of jaws hidden in their throat to grab prey? The giant moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) or Mediterranean moray (Muraena helena) is a long, muscular eel without pectoral or pelvic fins. They hide in coral reefs or rocky crevices, with only their head visible, ambushing fish and cephalopods. Morays have pharyngeal jaws — a second set of jaws that shoots forward to pull prey deeper into the mouth. Their constant mouth movement is for breathing, not threat disp

10 Key Facts About Moray Eels