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marlin shark by Mind Map: marlin shark

1. Habitat

1.1. Tropical and temperate areas of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian ocean. They hang around the warmer water near the surface.

2. Diet

2.1. Larvae eat zooplankton and drifting eggs. Adults eat a variety of tuna and some white marlin.

2.1.1. Zooplankton

3. Threats they face

3.1. Overfishing, and they take a long period of time to reproduce, causing a significant decrease in population. They could face extinction.

4. Behaviors

4.1. Highly migratory. Will follow warm ocean currents for thousands of miles. Prefer higher temperature of surface waters. Fast swimmers.

5. Threats we face

5.1. Injuries caused by their long, sharp, skinny nose. Known as one of the largest sharks in the world it can damage your boat or stab you in self defense

5.1.1. Sharp nose