Bones of remora are infrequently identified in archaeological assemblages yet ethnographic and historical accounts from across the world provide evidence for an innovative practice. People intentionally caught remora for use as a fishing aid, allowing them to haul in turtles, marine mammals, and other species to which remora attach themselves. Without considering historical and ethnographic evidence for remora-aided fishing, zooarchaeologists are likely to dismiss bones of remora as bycatch, when the remains might be evidence for the ingenuity of people. Documentary evidence illustrates the relationship between humans and remora was complex with people often respecting the abilities of this fish.

在考古组合中很少发现雷莫拉的骨头，但来自世界各地的人种学和历史记录为创新实践提供了证据。人们故意捕获雷莫拉作为捕鱼辅助工具，让他们可以捕捞海龟、海洋哺乳动物和其他附着雷莫拉的物种。在不考虑雷莫拉辅助捕鱼的历史和人种学证据的情况下，动物考古学家很可能将雷莫拉的骨头视为副渔获物，而这些遗骸可能是人类聪明才智的证据。文献证据表明，人类和鲥鱼之间的关系很复杂，人们常常尊重这种鱼的能力。