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Sailfish or billfish (Istiophorus) eat sardines, flying fish, and squid, preferring fish that swim near the ocean's surface. Divers have reported seeing several sailfish work together to corral their prey, using their high fins to create a wall that keeps the smaller fish from escaping. They've also been observed using their long, sharp bills to stun and skewer their prey. Scientists have also photographed them hunting in groups, flashing brilliant colors on their bodies when excited by their predatory behavior during feeding.
Sailfish will also eat shrimp when other prey are unavailable.
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Give the name of the fastest fish?
The sailfish is considered the fastest fish in the ocean, capable of reaching speeds up to 68 miles per hour (110 km/h).
What is the fastest underwater fish?
The sailfish is often considered the fastest underwater fish, capable of reaching speeds up to 68 miles per hour (110 kilometers per hour).
What are a sailfish's predators?
Common predators of sailfish include large sharks, such as great white sharks and tiger sharks, as well as marine mammals like orcas. These predators hunt sailfish for their meat and also as part of their natural feeding behavior.
How big is a sailfish?
A grown sailfish has an average of 6-8 feet in growth and averages 60 lbs.
How heavy can a sailfish get?
Sailfish generally don't grow to be longer than 5 feet. They rarely weigh more than 200 pounds and despite their large size, they can frequently swim at speeds of up to 68 miles per hour.
What kind of food does a sailfish eat?
other fish
How many pounds do sailfish eat per day?
5
Who is fastest the mako shark or sailfish?
sailfish
Does sailfish have lungs?
yes , sailfish have lungs !
How many fins do sailfish have?
seven fins are on a sailfish.
When was Atlantic sailfish created?
Atlantic sailfish was created in 1804.
Is a sailfish a reptile fish amphibian bird or mammal?
A sailfish is a fish.
What the fastest water animal?
The Sailfish ( 68 mph ) The Sailfish ( 68 mph )
How many eggs does a sailfish lay?
Sailfish lay at least 200 young.
How has the sailfish been affected from overfishing?
Sailfish are rarely sought as food, and their numbers are still quite good.
Does sailfish have bone?
Yes. A sailfish is a vertebrate and has a complete internal skeleton - including ribs, a skull and a spine.
What is the prey of sailfish?
Sailfish ususally eat the classic bait fish, while kite fishing you may want to use a little bit bigger bit opposed to if you see one tailing and you cast a bait. For kite fishing, I'd recommend a herring or even a gogelei you could use a sardine which is actually a really good bait for sailfish, but I personally would save those for my sightseeing
