| Description:
lunate tail with similarly sized lobes; lateral keel at the
base of the tail; deep blue back and white underside; underside
of sharply pointed snout white; origin of first dorsal entirely
behind base of pectoral fins; second dorsal fin slightly in
front of anal fin; slender, recurved teeth with smooth edge.
Similar Fish:
white shark, Carcharodon carcharias; longfin mako,
Isurus paucus.
Where found:
OFFSHORE fish often seen near the surface.
Size: commonly
6 to 8 feet (200 to 300 pounds).
*Florida Record:
911 lbs, 12 ozs.
Remarks: active,
strong swimming fish known for leaping out of the water when
hooked; feeds on mackerel, tuna, sardines, and some much larger
fish.
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