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Which marine animal is the fastest swimmer in the ocean?
Answer
Sailfish
The sailfish is considered the fastest marine creature, reaching speeds of approximately 68 miles per hour (30.4 meters per second). Their impressive speed, combined with their distinctive sail-like dorsal fin, makes them apex hunters in tropical and subtropical waters. Sailfish hunt by slashing through schools of fish with their long bills.
💡 Did you know?
Sailfish can reach 68 mph underwater, while Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps maxes out at only 6 mph; sailfish are over 11 times faster.
Other options people guess
- Dolphin
- Shortfin mako shark
- Black marlin
Topics
- marine life
- speed
- records
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