What You Need To Know About Sailfish

The sailfish is the fastest fish in the ocean and it uses its dorsal fin for speed and hunting.

By Monica Cull
Aug 1, 2022 6:20 PMAug 1, 2022 9:02 PM
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While fishing off the coast of Florida, a 73-year-old-woman was injured by a sailfish. Caught on the line, the near 100-pound sailfish changed the boat, lept from the water and stabbed the woman in the groin area. She was taken to a hospital and is expected to recover. 

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