swordfish

     

Sworfish (Xiphias gladius) are large, highly migratory, predatory fish characterized by a long, flat bill. They are a popular sport fish, though elusive. Swordfish are elongated, round-bodied, and lose all teeth and scales by adulthood. They reach a maximum size of 177 in. (455 cm) and 1,400 lb (650kg). The International Game Fish Association's all-tackle angling record for a swordfish was a 1,182 lb (536.15 kg) specimen taken off Chile in 1953.

Trivia about swordfish

  • It's the kajiki seen here, pre-meal
  • The Latin name of this ocean creature is Xiphias gladius
  • Kajiki is this fish, made into sushi: be "en garde" for its strong taste