Megalops and humans Tarpon

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a speared tarpon leaps water in 1894 illustration hermann simon


megalops considered 1 of great saltwater game fishes. prized not because of great size, because of fight put , spectacular leaping ability. bony fish , meat not desirable, released after caught. numerous tournaments around year focused on catching tarpon.








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