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Sailfish

Istiophorus platypterus

Photo by DiveMUster
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Field Notes

Description:

This was not caught in any way. It seemed to be exhibiting a playful or hunting behavior by breaching. It was pretty unusual as the waters around where this photo was taken is relatively shallow i.e. 5-18 meter depth. It was seen around the area for about 2 weeks before I finally caught a photo of it.

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Comments (6)
Mark Ridgway
If you blow it up it really looks like something caught around rear fins. Good captures anyway.
DiveMUster
@Argybee: Looks like a shadow from the tail although its a bit thin. Unfortunately no other shots of the tail region for comparison.
Mark Ridgway
I wonder what that black band near the tail is.? (pic #1)
SamanthaCraven
No way, you saw this on Tioman? Fantastic moment to capture!
LarryGraziano
Many people believe that these larger predatory species are jumping to help dislodge sea lice from the skin. Great sighting!
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PublishedNovember 2, 2011

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