cloudflint
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The only animal signal ive ever had to use is "lobster" for which I make a claw with my hand to mimic a lobster claw. Anything else I will generally just point at whatever it is I want to draw attention to 
Marine life hand signs
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DazedAndConfuzed
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barracuda - stick out your arm and use the other hand and chop at where your arm bends
ajduplessis
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Adding a couple not mentioned yet. We have awesome DM's here. I stick close by as you learn and see a lot.
Napoleon Fish: Fist on forehead
Nudibranch: extended forefinger and middlefinger (like the V-sign), extending, flexing, repeat
Glassfish: Simulate sipping from a glass
Crocodilefish: Palms together horizontal, clapping but with wrist together (croc jaws)
Potato Bass: Fist
Scorpion fish: Index finger simulation scorpion stinger
Paper fish: Right hand on its side on left palm. Move right hand sideways continuously, simulation paper moving in current
Salute to indicate Sargent Majors
Unicorn fish: Extend index finger from forehead
Pipe fish: Simulate playing flute
Cuttlefish: Rocking a baby
Goatfish: Two fingers off your chin
Napoleon Fish: Fist on forehead
Nudibranch: extended forefinger and middlefinger (like the V-sign), extending, flexing, repeat
Glassfish: Simulate sipping from a glass
Crocodilefish: Palms together horizontal, clapping but with wrist together (croc jaws)
Potato Bass: Fist
Scorpion fish: Index finger simulation scorpion stinger
Paper fish: Right hand on its side on left palm. Move right hand sideways continuously, simulation paper moving in current
Salute to indicate Sargent Majors
Unicorn fish: Extend index finger from forehead
Pipe fish: Simulate playing flute
Cuttlefish: Rocking a baby
Goatfish: Two fingers off your chin
ve6raj
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Mermaids: Both hands out front, palms facing away from you,open and close hands
debajo agua
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Anyone know the sign for Jewfish (grouper)? These fish make a lot of noise on the reef and it would be great to know the sign.
OP
koozemani
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For a male grouper, grab your crotch. For a female grouper, grab your breasts. Like a Groper.
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