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Swordfish (Xiphias gladius)

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Swordfish

© Franco Banfi / Biosphoto
Swordfish caught on long-line fishing gear

© Jeff Rotman / naturepl.com
Swordfish caught by long-line fishing

© Jeff Rotman / naturepl.com
Swordfish on deck of fishing boat

© Sue Flood / naturepl.com
Immature swordfish caught in abandoned long-line fishing gear

© Todd Pusser / naturepl.com
Swordfish meat at the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market

© Masa Ushioda / imagequestmarine.com

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