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Are there any sailfish in captivity?
Scientists have collected about 200 baby sailfish, ranging in length from a quarter of an inch to 6 inches. The longest any of the fish has stayed ali...
Is the sailfish under any special status or protections?
Sailfish are fairly abundant throughout their range, and their population is considered stable. They are under no special status or protections. Is sa...
How do sailfish communicate with one another when they are hunting?
How sailfish hunt?Do sailfish hunt in packs?What are sailfish predators?How do sailfish survive?Can a sailfish live without its bill?Is there a diffe...
Do sailfish reproduce?
During spawning, a female will attract a male partner by extending her dorsal fin above the surface of the water. Male-female pairs form and reproduce...
How heavy are sailfish?
Their meat is fairly tough and not widely eaten, but they are prized as game fish. These powerful, streamlined beasts can grow to more than 10 feet an...
When do sailfish sleep?
Sailfish can live for 13 to 15 years. However, sailfish caught and released by sport fishermen have an average lifespan of only 4 to 5 years. 5. Sailf...
What do sailfish eat?
Eating habits: Sailfish feed primarily during daylight hours on fishes and squids. Favorite foods are tunas, mackerels, halfbeaks, jacks, needlefish, ...
What are facts about Sailfish?
Fun Facts About SailfishSailfish are considered the fastest fish in the sea, reaching top speeds of 70 miles per hour.Sailfish are top predators in th...
What sailfish eat?
As adults, they eat fairly large bony fishes, crustaceans and squid. Sailfish also work together, using their dorsal fins to create a barrier around t...