The Great Swordfish Race

Tracking image from the IGFA Great Black Marlin Race

Tracking image from the IGFA Great Black Marlin Race

This project includes the “Great Swordfish Race” which plans to provide an interactive experience to improve our understanding of the mystical and iconic “gladiator of the ocean” along the east coast of Australia and foster angler stewardship in this new fishery.

Once the first fish has been tagged, the race will be underway for the individual swordfish that travels the furthest distance whilst tagged.

We will keep you updated on the Race and the broader project on this page and on the DPI Fisheries Facebook page, including when fish have been successfully tagged. Information on movement of the fish will be provided when the tags pop-off the fish and their movement data is streamed back to us via satellite.