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Family Xiphiidae

CIRCUMTROPICAL / HAWAII

 Xiphias gladius

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BROADBILL SWORDFISH    SHUTOME

Inhabits sunlit depths of the open ocean, feeding primarily at night.  Upper jaw extremely long, flattened to form a double-edged sword, eyes large, single keel along peduncle.  An excellent food fish depleted due to over-harvesting.  Warm & temperate seas worldwide.  Attains 179 inches & 1433 pounds.