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Incredible video of Marlin swimming in Simons Town Harbour

Have you ever seen a Marlin up close? On Sunday the !0th of June, Locals and visitors go to see a rare site of a Marlin swimming in Simons Town Harbour. The post was uploaded and shared on Facebook by Jadè Ballard But…

By Joshua Roode2 min read
Published 13 June 2018· Updated 13 July 2018

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Have you ever seen a Marlin up close? On Sunday the !0th of June, Locals and visitors go to see a rare site of a Marlin swimming in Simons Town Harbour.  The post was uploaded and shared on Facebook by Jadè Ballard But Before we go there - make sure you like our Facebook Page for more Awesome Cape Town News, views, pics and Videos: It's not everyday that one gets to see these beautiful fish up close and personal like this. Take a look at the video and pictures below.
A marlin is a fish from the family Istiophoridae, which includes about 10 species. It has an elongated body, a spear-like snout or bill, and a long, rigid dorsal fin which extends forward to form a crest. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Istiophoridae
Rank: Family
Did you know: Marlin and sailfish are eaten in many parts of the world, and many sport fisheries target these species. wikipedia.org
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