Flying Fish

An ocean fish that takes to the air to escape predators/Deep Sea & Ocean Life

Flying fish (Exocoetidae) have evolved oversized pectoral fins that function as wings, allowing them to glide above the ocean surface for distances up to 200 meters. They build speed underwater, then break the surface at around 60 km/h and spread their fins to become airborne. Some species have four wings, using both pectoral and pelvic fins. Sailors have long reported flying fish landing on ship decks. There are about 64 species found in tropical and warm temperate waters worldwide.