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Are sailfish endangered species

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 11/16/2022

Yes, they are. It was discovered in 1972 that the tip of a sailfish fin contained Mercury that gave precise readings in thermometers. Since this was discovered, sailfish have been caught and killed for their mercury. Scientists predict that the population will be back in its normal state by 2018.

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∙ 14y ago

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