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What is your favourite part of the striped marlin?

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A - Their pointy bill
B - Their speedy swimming
C - Their fabulous blue stripes
D - I have no idea what a marlin is!
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Marlin

 

Marlin, or takaketonga in Māori, are a large fish which lives in warm seas, and which many fishermen catch for sport. It has a streamlined body and a long, pointed, snout or bill.

False killer whale

 

The 'false killer whale' is the fourth-largest dolphin on Earth. It lives in temperate and tropical waters throughout the world, and looks similar to the killer whale (orca).

Mako shark

 

Also is known as the blue pointer or bonito shark, the mako shark is one of the fastest sharks in the ocean. It can swim up to 96 kilometres per hour - as fast as a car driving on the motorway! It can be found all over the world in temperate (cold and warm) waters, including New Zealand.

Orca

 

Orca, or maki and kākahi in Māori, are also known as ‘killer whale.' They are a large black and white 'toothed whales' that are actually the largest member of the dolphin family. Orca are apex predators, which means no other animal in the sea hunts and eats them. They have a large dorsal (back) fin and live in groups that hunt seals, fish, and penguin together. They can be found all over the world, including in New Zealand waters.

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