: any of several large marine billfishes (genera Makaira and Kajikia) that are notable sport fishes
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The documentary chronicles director and sports fishermen Anthony Hsieh’s pursuit of a prize marlin.
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Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
The city is renowned for its sport fishing and is home to many species, including marlin, snapper, dolphinfish, yellowfin tuna and more.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
For the Spanish fisherman who take to the Strait of Gibraltar nightly hunting for tuna, marlin and swordfish, the likelihood of an orca run-in has added another harrowing element to an already dangerous job.
—Josh Lederman, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2024
The area is home to diverse ecosystems with sea creatures like sword-nosed marlins, groupers, and even sea turtles.
—James Barrett, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2024
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Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
The city is renowned for its sport fishing and is home to many species, including marlin, snapper, dolphinfish, yellowfin tuna and more.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
For the Spanish fisherman who take to the Strait of Gibraltar nightly hunting for tuna, marlin and swordfish, the likelihood of an orca run-in has added another harrowing element to an already dangerous job.
—Josh Lederman, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2024
The area is home to diverse ecosystems with sea creatures like sword-nosed marlins, groupers, and even sea turtles.
—James Barrett, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2024
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marlin
noun
mar·lin
ˈmär-lən 
: any of several large saltwater sport fishes related to sailfishes
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