Sailfish Collection

Atlantic Sailfish (Istiophorus albicans) attacking school of sardine (Sardinella aurita) bait ball. Isla Mujeres, Caribbean Sea, Mexico

Starry Sailor
Alirıza ÇAKIR

Three Atlantic sailfish (Istiophorus albicans) hunting cooperatively to force a school of Spanish sardine (Sardinella aurita) into a tight baitball and trapping them at the surface, Isla Mujeres

Charter and Sightseeing boats at Miami City Yacht Basin, Miami, Florida, USA - Advertising sign for Pier 5 Worlds Finest Fishing Fleet. Date: 1949

Indo-Pacific sailfish and moonfish
Indo-Pacific sailfish, Istiophorus platypterus 1, and moonfish, Mene maculata 2. Istioforo veliero o Spadaccino, Mene Anna-Carolina

Greater amberjack, Seriola dumerili, Seriola di Dumeril. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Bigeye scad, sailfish and surmullet
Bigeye scad, Selar crumenophthalmus 54, 55, Indo-Pacific sailfish, Istiophorus platypterus 56, and surmullet, Mullus surmuletus 57

hunter and the hunted
Alexander Safonov

togetherness
Alexander Safonov

Istiophorus platypterus, sailfish, side view

animal themes, black and white, fish, illustration, nobody, one animal, plain background
" animal themes, black and white, fish, illustration, nobody, one animal, plain background, sailfish, sea life, studio shot, white background", " animal themes, white background"

Indo-Pacific sailfish, Istiophorus platypterus, and moonfish, Mene maculata.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830

Fisherman with a sailfish in dock, Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Inlet Dock, Palm Beach Florida, USA - Proud fisherman with his catch of the day - a sailfish. Date: circa 1955

A blue marlin bursts from the ocean in a great splash

A Blue Marlin swims after a school of Angelfish in the ocean

A Marlin dives in shallow waves looking for fish to eat

A Blue Marlin shows off his beautiful colors when bursting from the ocean

Marlins are carnivorous fish with a long body, a sail like dorsal fin and a spear shaped bill. It is found throughout tropical waters of the oceans

Blue Marlin
The Blue Marlin is a predator and a favorite game fish of deep sea anglers

A group of Blue Marlin with two Siamese Tigerfish anda basket star
A group of Blue Marlin swimming with two Siamese Tigerfish and a basket star on the ocean floor

A Blue Marlin jumps through the ocean surface in a spray of water

A Blue Marlin bursts from ocean waters. The Blue Marlin is a predator and is a favorite game fish with deep sea anglers

A school of Amemasu fish try to evade three large Marlin predators in the open ocean

A sailfish hunts prey on a sandy reef

A sleek blue marlin bursts from the ocean surface in a grand leap

A pack of Blue Marlin swimming with two Siamese Tigerfish
A Basket Star slithers across the sand as two Siamese Tigerfish and a pack of Blue Marlin swim by

Two blue marlins circle a school of fish in ocean waters

A Blue Marlin bursts from the ocean in a great slash of water

Blue Marlin and Humpback Red Snapper fish glide over a colorful ocean reef full of coral plants

Small fish scatter as a huge Blue Marlin swims to the surface
Small fish scatter as a huge Blue Marlin swims to the ocean surface with a burst of speed

A Blue Marlin bursts from the ocean surface in a grand leap
The Blue Marlin is a beautiful predatory fish much sought after by sport fishermen

Two sleek Blue Marlins swim close to a school of fish near some ocean ruins

A beautiful blue marlin bursts through a wave in a spectacular jump

A school of Ayu fish try to escape from three carnivorous Blue Marlins
A school of ocean Ayu fish try to escape from three carnivorous Blue Marlin fish

A Blue Marlin flashes its iridescent colors as it bursts from the ocean
A spectacular Blue Marlin flashes its iridescent colors as it bursts from the ocean

An iridescent Blue Marlin bursts from ocean waters with marvelous energy

Marlin predatory fish look for prey around an ocean coral reef
Marlin predatory fish look throughout an ocean coral reef for prey to hunt and eat

Small fish accompany a blue marlin in an ocean world habitat

Three sailfish hunt for their prey

Blue Marlin
The Blue Marlin is a popular big game fish for fishermen and inhabits oceans throughout the world

Sailfish (Istiophorus sp. ) Feeding on sardines (Sardinops sagax), Sardine run, Eastern Cape
Sailfish (Istiophorus sp.) Feeding on sardines (Sardinops sagax), Sardine run, Eastern Cape, SOUTH AFRICA

Sailfish (Istiophorus sp. ) & bronze whaler shark (Carcarhinus brachyurus) Feeding on sardines
Sailfish (Istiophorus sp.) & bronze whaler shark (Carcarhinus brachyurus) Feeding on sardines (Sardinops sagax), Sardine run, , Eastern Cape, SOUTH AFRICA

Istiophorus platypterus, Sailfish
A sailfish is able to swim at over 100 km per hour

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In the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, a magnificent creature emerges from the depths - the sailfish. With its sleek body and vibrant colors, it is a sight to behold. In this captivating scene, we witness an awe-inspiring display of nature's power. A group of Atlantic sailfish, known as Istiophorus albicans, are on the hunt. They spot a school of sardines glimmering in the sunlight - Sardinella aurita - their next meal. Like skilled predators, they work together to create chaos among their prey. With precision and agility, three sailfish surround the sardines, herding them into a tight baitball near Isla Mujeres in Mexico's Gulf of Mexico. The water churns as these cooperative hunters trap their quarry at the surface. As charter and sightseeing boats pass by Miami City Yacht Basin unawarely, this battle between hunter and hunted unfolds beneath them, and is a spectacle that showcases both nature's beauty and its harsh realities. Meanwhile, in another part of our vast oceans lies another species - Indo-Pacific sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus). These majestic creatures share similar characteristics with their Atlantic counterparts but inhabit different waters altogether. Amongst moonfish swimming gracefully through turquoise waters or amidst schools of greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili), these Indo-Pacific sailfish navigate their own unique hunting grounds. In yet another mesmerizing encounter captured here in black and white illustration against plain backgrounds; bigeye scad swim alongside sailfish while surmullet lurk nearby. This snapshot reminds us that life undersea is full of intricate connections between various marine species. But it is not just about survival; there is also an element of togetherness amongst these fish communities. Whether it be for protection or cooperation during hunts like this one involving Spanish sardines off Isla Mujeres' coastlines – unity is key.