How fast can a hagfish swim?

Answer 1

Hagfish are not known for their swimming speed; they typically move at a sluggish pace, swimming at around 1.5 to 2 miles per hour (2.4 to 3.2 kilometers per hour). Their primary mode of locomotion involves using their bodies in a serpentine manner to navigate through the water. Instead of speed, hagfish rely on their unique adaptations, like their slime production, for defense and survival in deep-sea environments.