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Drop The Sails
There’s a reason this fish has a massive sail-like fin on its back. It helps it to be the fastest fish in the ocean. This is a sailfish, and it can reach speeds up to 70 miles per hour, with the dorsal fin, actually called a sail for this fish, aiding speed.
It’s part of the Marlin and swordfish family, so it also has an elongated rostrum or bill. It is typically found in the colder pelagic waters closer to the ocean floor.
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