Photographs of Atlantic Sailfish Hunting Sardines

Isla Mujeres, Day Four

Thu, Jan 21st, 2010 | Marine Life, Places, Adventures 16 Comments

We were skunked yesterday…lots of sunshine, but no fish. It happens.

Today however, we had sunshine and fish. Many, many fish.

I’m too tired to write much, but here are a couple of images from this morning. First, a silhouette shot showing lots of sailfish:

school of sailfish

There were actually many more fish swarming around us, but it was impossible to fit them all into a single frame.

And here’s a sailfish just about to attack a baitball of sardines:

hunting sailfish

Tags: Atlantic sailfish, Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Istiophorus albicans, Mexico

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http://www.anthonyplummer.com Anthony Plummer

Beautiful shots as always Tony. They are really flashing their colours in the second shot. Fantastic.
http://www.anthonyplummer.com Anthony Plummer

Beautiful shots as always Tony. They are really flashing their colours in the second shot. Fantastic.
Martin Sequerah

If I was there I’d be in a suit of armor..one slight mis-step by any party and it’s sayonara.
Martin Sequerah

If I was there I’d be in a suit of armor..one slight mis-step by any party and it’s sayonara.
http://www.deichmann-photo.com/blog.html Gunther Deichmann

I am running out of awesome!!!! Super cool dudes.
http://www.deichmann-photo.com/blog.html Gunther Deichmann

I am running out of awesome!!!! Super cool dudes.
http://www.tonywublog.com Tony

Martin: It’s always possible that something could happen, but the fish have pinpoint control. I’ll post a photo later that shows how accurate they are with their spears
http://www.tonywublog.com Tony

Martin: It’s always possible that something could happen, but the fish have pinpoint control. I’ll post a photo later that shows how accurate they are with their spears
Margaret

Hi Tony,
Seen anything else big chasing the sardines?
Looks like you are having a wicked time…
Margaret

Hi Tony,
Seen anything else big chasing the sardines?
Looks like you are having a wicked time…
http://irenenevada.multiply.com Irene

I’m so jealous. I hope I will be able to experience it one day.
http://irenenevada.multiply.com Irene

I’m so jealous. I hope I will be able to experience it one day.
http://www.tonywublog.com Tony

Margaret: No, nothing else. Some dolphins in the area, but not friendly. No sharks.

Irene: It’s a lot of fun, but physically tough. I’m sure we’ll be back in the future. Join us next year!
http://www.tonywublog.com Tony

Margaret: No, nothing else. Some dolphins in the area, but not friendly. No sharks.

Irene: It’s a lot of fun, but physically tough. I’m sure we’ll be back in the future. Join us next year!
Margaret

If you guys are planning a ‘trip’ to Isla Mujeres next year, count me in!
Margaret

If you guys are planning a ‘trip’ to Isla Mujeres next year, count me in!