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Blue marlin
Makaira nigricans · Sea
Iconic billfish of warm blue water that makes spectacular runs and jumps.
Photo: NOAA, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND Jun–Oct. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Typical size | 200–300 cm · record about 500 cm |
| Diet | Tuna, squid, mahi-mahi |
| Regions | EuropeNorth AmericaCentral AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaAsiaOceania |
Catching tip. Troll large lures or bait on heavy gear; release strongly encouraged.
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