Needlefish aren’t normally dangerous, but they will bite if they feel threatened, often jumping out of the water to do so.

Freshwater gars resemble needlefish, which is why some species are referred to as gars or garfish. However, gars and needlefish are only distantly...

Although the flesh has a blue-green tint, needlefish turn white when cooked. The most common recipes call for fried needlefish.

Needlefish and swordfish belong to different families. Swordfish are members of Xiphiidae, while needlefish are Belonidae.

Some species of needlefish can grow up to 37.4 inches long.

Needlefish have been known to kill humans, but usually, it’s accidental. Their jumping behavior, combined with their long jaws with sharp teeth, ha...