Which fish species attracting Streaked Shearwater? (1 Viewer)

[ERH]

In December off the coast of Northern Territory Australia I observed a large number of Streaked Shearwaters among a lot of fish which often leap high out of the water as in the photos. The fish were probably on average around 18inches long or more so clearly the birds were feeding on the bait fish that attracted the larger species. Can anyone id the fish in this picture so that I can complete my log? Also - a big ask I know - perhaps some of our Australian angling friends might even guess at the baitfish species.

 

[Tiraya]

Have a look at the trevally. The fin shape is quite unique and similar to your photo.

Of all the trevallies I know, it looks quite close to Amberjack.

EDIT:
Here is an image of Greater Amberjack:
http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumblarge_620/1311561165Ryqj4H.jpg

Not sure what species you get in your area though.

 

[ERH]

Thanks - Trevally looks good.

 

[CerambyX]

If I'm reading the picture right than I see long dorsal and anal fins, greenish-blue colour, elongated shape - kinda reminds me Common Dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) or something similar. The forehead is not that steep/bulging and 'm not an fish expert though

 

[new_texas_birder]

The first picture to me looks like what the above poster said, a small Dorado/Dolphinfish/Mahi Mahi. We call them chicken dolphin in the US (when they are small like that). They do jump a lot too. The second picture looks like bonito type fish to me, or some other small member of the tuna family, like skipjack tuna etc.
Just my opinion.

There is another type of dorado called a pompano dolphin too, which is smaller and has a less sloped head I believe.

 

[ObsessedWithTits]

The first picture to me looks like what the above poster said, a small Dorado/Dolphinfish/Mahi Mahi. We call them chicken dolphin in the US (when they are small like that). They do jump a lot too. The second picture looks like bonito type fish to me, or some other small member of the tuna family, like skipjack tuna etc.
Just my opinion.

There is another type of dorado called a pompano dolphin too, which is smaller and has a less sloped head I believe.

I'd second this, definitely not a member of the jack family. The tail is similar to a trevally but the body shape is too long. I'd go with pompano Dolphin. And as for the second pic it is most likely a bonito, skipjack, little tunny, or another small member of the Tuna family.

 

[Tiraya]

The fin layout and shape is completely wrong for the Dorado though...? The photo given shows a fish with a small dorsal fin (not long like in Pompano dolphin) and the anal fin is also not a match (the photo shows a fin with a scythe-shape at the start, more like Amberjack).

http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Gallery/Descript/pompanodolphin/pompano.JPG

 

[ObsessedWithTits]

I don't know about amberjack, I've been catching those reef donkey's for decades and the photo doesn't make me think of one. But I agree it seems as if its not likely a pompano dolphin either... I have a friend in NOAA who is an fish-o-phile, he will know.

https://www.google.com/search?q=amb...TbtYH4Dg&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=320&bih=416#i=10

 

[ERH]

Look forward to your friend's opinion - maybe I should post the thread on an Oz angling site! At the time the Streaked Shearwaters were fantastic to watch as they fed voraciously -I wish I had taken more notice [and photos] of the fish.