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How fast can dolphinfish swim?

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Bluefin tuna swimming underwater in a group, with silvery bodies and streamlined shapes, near Japan. — perciform Bluefin tuna (*Thunnus thynnus orientalis*) in the waters near Japan.

Dolphinfish, also known as mahimahi, are highly capable predators. While some sources note they are fast-swimming fish capable of reaching speeds of up to 65 km (40 miles) per hour, more recent data indicates that they are capable of swimming at speeds exceeding 92.5 km (57.5 miles) per hour when in pursuit of prey such as small fishes, crustaceans, and squid.12