Flying Fish – 35 mph

Although they don't actually fly, Flying Fish can reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour as they leap out of the water. They may leap so far that they touch the decks of boats. About 23 different species of flying fish exist. They feature a fast-moving torpedo-shaped body, pectoral fins on the sides, and pelvic fins, as well as dorsal and anal fins located further back on the body. The fish can glide barely above the water's surface because of its huge pectoral fins.

They can be discovered in the Atlantic Ocean from Maine all the way south to the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, and Argentina. From southern California all the way down to Peru, they are also present in the Pacific. Billfishes like marlins and dolphins frequently eat flying fish.