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A sailfish that leapt out of the sea off the coast of Florida stabbed a 73-year-old woman. According to Fox News, the event occurred last week while Katherine Perkins was standing in a boat while two of her friends attempted to reel it in. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, the fish smacked the woman in the groyne with its bill. According to the sheriff’s office, the event occurred two miles north of Palm Beach.
Her companions took Ms Perkins to a nearby hospital for treatment. She is reportedly in critical condition.
Stuart, a little community near where Ms Perkins was stabbed, is touted as the “Sailfish Capital of the World.” The 100-pound sailfish was caught by the women while sailing on the boat.
Ms Perkins’ pals were pulling the fish in on a fishing line when it suddenly leaped out of the water and attacked the 73-year-old. According to Fox News, Ms Perkins informed authorities that the assault happened so fast that she didn’t have time to react.
Sailfish are one of the fastest fish species, with a long, rounded spear extending from their snout, similar to swordfish. They can grow to be 11 feet tall.
Sailfish are powerful fighters with the ability to dive deep. They eat mostly other fish.
The sailfish is divided into two subspecies, according to Encyclopaedia Britannica: Indo-Pacific sailfish and Atlantic sailfish.
According to the Wikipedia, the sailfish can be recognised from related species such as marlin by its thinner body, long pelvic fins, and a big sail-like dorsal fin.
