Richard Ellis

Swordfish: A Biography of the Ocean Gladiator

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ISBN 13:: 9780226922904
author:: Richard Ellis
format:: HardBack
publisher:: University of Chicago Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 296
Dimensions:: 6.40 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 1.10 (d)
Genre:: Marine & Aquatic Life, Nature, Science - General & Miscellaneous, Science - General & Miscellaneous, Aquatic Life & Sciences
Condition:: New
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The swordfish: an ocean gladiator. Richard Ellis presents a masterly biography of this mighty fighter, exploring its vitality and strength. Contrary to popular opinion, the swordfish's bill is not used to spear prey, but rather to slash and debilitate, like a skilled saber fencer. Its unique bill shape allows it to defend itself effectively, while also being used for hunting at both the surface and thousands of feet below the waterline. The swordfish's adaptability enables it to thrive in various waters around the world, from tropical to temperate and sometimes cold climates. The largest ever caught on rod and reel was a female swordfish weighing 1,182 pounds, landed in Chile in 1953. Ellis sheds light on this impressive specimen and other fascinating facts about these remarkable creatures, making this book an engaging read for anyone interested in marine natural history.

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