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    What fish is considered to be the fastest species of fish over short distances?

    Question #69830. Asked by msi7b. (Aug 18 06 10:32 AM)


    Brainyblonde

    		The cosmopolitan sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) is considered to be the fastest species of fish over short distances, although practical difficulties make measurements extremely difficult to secure. In a series of speed trials carried out at the Long Key Fishing Camp, Florida, USA, one cosmopolitan sailfish took out 91 m (300 ft) of line in three seconds, equivalent to a velocity of 109 km/h (68 mph). By comparison, the cheetah, the fastest land mammal over short distances, can reach top speeds of around 96.5 km/h (60 mph).

    http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/content_pages/record.asp?recordid=51366

    Aug 18 06, 10:34 AM
    SOTHC

    		A tin of salmon can be thrown faster than that

    Aug 18 06, 11:01 AM

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