What color are fish before they die?

This is a bit of a trick question! Fish don't change color before they die.

Here's why:

* Fish color is determined by their scales, pigments, and sometimes, the reflection of light. These factors don't change just because a fish is about to die.

* Color changes can occur due to stress or disease, but these changes aren't a reliable indicator of imminent death.

* Some fish have the ability to change color for camouflage or communication. This is a natural behavior, not related to dying.

So, fish remain the same color they were before they die.