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Top 10 List:
The fastest fish in the World
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Top of this list is the Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Istiophorus platypterus. It has been measured in excess of 110 km/h (68 mph) over short periods. This fish grows to over 3.4 m in total length and 100 kg in weight.
| max. recorded speed | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| FISH | (kph) | (mph) | |
| 1. | Sailfish | 110 | 68 |
| 2. | Marlin | 80 | 50 |
| 3. | Wahoo | 78 | 48 |
| 4. | Tunny | 74 | 46 |
| 5. | Bluefish tuna | 70 | 44 |
| 6. | Great blue shark | 69 | 43 |
| =7. | Bonefish | 64 | 40 |
| =7. | Swordfish | 64 | 40 |
| =9. | Four-winged flying fish | 56 | 35 |
| =9. | Tarpon | 56 | 35 |
More Information
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