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Striped marlin, among other predators, feed on sardines. These sardines will gather to form what is called a bait ball when threatened. They do this to confuse the predators.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2022
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Mexico
Camera: ILCE-9M2
Copyright: © Brett Freliche