This is a swordfish looking for his prey
This is my first fish that I’m writing about.
I chose swordfish, because they look cool with their really long sword-like bill.
Here are 5 interesting facts about them:
- Their swords are razor sharp and they use them to slice their prey in half.
- They are one of the fastest fish in the ocean and have been timed at over 50 miles per hour.
- Unlike most fish, swordfish have no scales and no teeth.
- Their only predators are large sharks, orca and humans.
- As a species, they aren’t under threat, but the numbers in the Atlantic Ocean are considered endangered due to over-fishing.
I hope that you found these facts interesting and learned something new.
Are there any interesting facts that you would like to share about swordfish?
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Did you know that one of the most fascinating swordfish facts is the way that they can select organs to heat. They are cold-blooded yet they can heat only their brain and eyes which significantly improves their vision.
That’s an awesome fact, thanks for sharing Rohan
these really helped me for my project thank you
hey dude one day last year aye rode a swordfish across the Atlantic and nearly got eaten bye a crocodile. i was speeding and the swordfish turned and knocked me off it back dude and then few moments later it came back and speared me through my hair dude the i phoned my shark gang to help me, and so they did then i went home.
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