Author: Tanaka, 1915
FBname: Shortbill spearfish
Comments: Oceanic and epipelagic, found above the thermocline (Ref. 9308).  Feeds on fishes, cephalopods and crustaceans.  Also caught as a by-catch of long lines with hooks intended for tuna.  Marketed frozen and prepared as fish cakes and sashimi in Japan (Ref. 9308).  Also prepared as sausages.