Mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi), which are economically important in China, have a unique predatory habit. They feed on live bait and are only sensitive to moving targets, but have diverse and complex predatory behavior. This study aims to understand the unique predatory behavior of mandarin fish via the visual and lateral line sensory systems. Predatory behavior was studied using a high-speed camera and sensory inhibition techniques. Four experimental groups (vision only, lateral line sensation only, no vision or lateral line sensation, and control group) were created, and the predatory behavior was analyzed. Compared to other predatory fishes, the predatory behavior of mandarin fish is unique and complex. Four main movements were observed during predation:direct strike, tracking, caudal peduncle bend, and whole-body bend. The different predatory movements formed five patterns:direct-attack, track-catapult, track-deviate, catapult, and deviate types. The direct-attack, track-catapult, and catapult types were regulated by vision, while the track-deviate and deviate types were regulated by lateral line sensation. When both vision and lateral line sensation were available, the predation behavior was simplified but became complex and diverse when only lateral line sensation was available. Various mandarin fish predatory behaviors may account for its unique feeding habits and ensure a high success rate. These results allow a better understanding of the special predatory behavior of mandarin fish and provide a theoretical basis for improving the production process.