What is the third largest species of saltwater fish?

Answer 1

The largest saltwater fish caught was a marlin caught by Sir Garrick Agnew in 1973. It weighed 1,417 pounds.

Any of several species of large, long-nosed marine fishes of the family Istiophoridae (order Perciformes) characterized by an elongated body, a long dorsal fin, and a rounded spear extending from the snout. They are wanderers, found worldwide near the surface of the sea, and are carnivorous, feeding largely on other fishes. They are consumed as food and are highly prized by sport fishermen.

A number of species of marlins have been named; four are generally accepted as valid: the blue, black, striped, and white marlins. The blue marlin (Makaira nigricans), found worldwide, is a very large fish.

Answer 2

the ocean sunfish is the third largest species of saltwater fish, behind the whale, and basking shark. the sunfish, or moa-moa, is the largest boney fish, since sharks and rays use cartillage. The white shark is third largest, after the whale and basking shark.

Answer 3

The largest saltwater catfish is the Hardhead catfish. This catfish is brownish to gray-green in color and has four barbells on the chin. The state record is three pounds fifteen ounces.

Answer 4

whale