Atlantic Sailfish

Istiophorus platypterus

Atlantic Sailfish

Istiophorus platypterus
Least Concern
Istiophorus platypterus

Other Information

Sailfish typically hunt in groups to drive large fish schools to the surface for easier capture, working together similar to a wolf pack. Sailfish employ a number of maneuvers or behaviors with their bills in order to stun, scare, and corral prey.

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https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/discover-fish/species-profiles/istiophorus-platypterus/

https://www.sharkteamone.org/sailfish-information.html#:~:text=The%20Atlantic%20sailfish%20is%20highly,dive%20to%20over%20100%20meters!