pilotfish

/ˈpɪlɒtfɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a small fish that usually accompanies a shark, often swimming just in front of the shark’s nose.

“The pilotfish swam close to the shark, its behavior a fascinating sight for the divers.”

Synonyms

  • shark companion
  • shark follower

Antonyms

  • predator
  • shark's prey