Fastest Swimmers of the Animal Kingdom

This fish can reach speeds of up to 82 miles per hour (132 kilometers per hour), making it one of the fastest swimmers in the ocean.

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Black Marlin

Sailfish are renowned for their speed, capable of reaching speeds of around 68 miles per hour (110 kilometers per hour).

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Sailfish

Swordfish can swim at speeds of about 60 miles per hour (97 kilometers per hour).

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Swordfish

Known for its speed and agility, the shortfin mako shark can reach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour (72 kilometers per hour).

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Shortfin Mako Shark

Common dolphins can reach speeds of around 60 kilometers per hour (37 miles per hour).

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Dolphins

Emperor Penguin is one of the fastest underwater birds, reaching speeds of up to 15 miles per hour (24 kilometers per hour) while swimming.

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Penguins