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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SwordfishSwordfish - Wikipedia

    The swordfish (Xiphias gladius), also known as the broadbill in some countries, are large, highly migratory predatory fish characterized by a long, flat, pointed bill. They are a popular sport fish of the billfish category, though elusive.

  2. Swordfish, (Xiphias gladius), prized food and game fish, probably the single species constituting the family Xiphiidae (order Perciformes), found in warm and temperate oceans around the world. The swordfish, an elongated, scaleless fish, has a tall dorsal fin, and a long sword, used in slashing at.

  3. Swordfish. Whether you refer to them as swordfish, broadbills, or by their scientific name, Xiphias gladius, these majestic creatures are among the most powerful predators in the ocean. These fish can grow to upwards of 1,400 pounds and 14-feet in length, making them one of the largest predatory fish in the sea.

  4. Swordfish is a 2001 American action thriller film directed by Dominic Sena, written by Skip Woods, produced by Joel Silver, and starring John Travolta, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Don Cheadle, Vinnie Jones, and Sam Shepard.

  5. A covert counter-terrorist unit called Black Cell led by Gabriel Shear wants the money to help finance their war against international terrorism, but it's all locked away. Gabriel brings in convicted hacker Stanley Jobson to help him. When the DEA shut down its dummy corporation operation codenamed SWORDFISH in 1986, they had generated $400 ...

  6. Jun 14, 2024 · Swordfish are found around the world in tropical, temperate, and sometimes cold waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. They are found in the Gulf Stream of the Western North Atlantic, extending north into the Grand Banks of Newfoundland.

  7. Dec 4, 2020 · Swordfish is a large predatory fish that people consume around the world. This article reviews the health effects of eating swordfish, including its benefits and downsides.

  8. Mar 3, 2022 · Known in some parts of the world as broadbills, swordfish ( Xiphias gladius) are among the fastest and most powerful predatory fish in our ocean. Their iconic bills are literally like swords—long, flat and pointy, with a strength that mystifies scientists.

  9. Jul 31, 2012 · Facts about swordfish, including how fast they are, where they live, what they eat, and how they reproduce.

  10. a-z-animals.com › animals › swordfishSwordfish - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · A close relative of the sailfish and marlin, swordfish are popular sport fish thanks to their powerful bodies and speed. They are highly migratory and can tolerate rapid temperature changes thanks to specialized tissue behind their eyes that acts as a space heater.

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