black marlin
Massive ocean predator
A black marlin is a large predatory fish found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Among the largest bony fish, it can exceed a thousand pounds and is prized by sport fishermen for its size and fighting ability.
The name refers to its dark blue-black coloring along the back.
He spent three hours fighting a black marlin off the coast of Australia.
- billfishSpear-jawed marine predator
- gamefishFish pursued recreationally
- big game fishingPursuing large ocean fish
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