How Fast Is Black Marlin?

Black marlin reach 80 km/h and can sustain it longer than even sailfish. Record catches exceed 700 kg, and their bills are used to slash through schools of bait fish, stunning multiple prey before circling back to feed.

Black marlin can be over 700 kg — and use their bills to stun entire schools of bait fish before turning back to feed.

• Same as a typical motorway speed
• Record catches exceed 700 kg