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An iconic open-ocean predator with a long flat bill used to slash through baitfish schools and a dark, muscular body built for deep dives. Swordfish migrate through the eastern Mediterranean and are landed off the Egyptian coast, usually by night fishing.
Deep open pelagic water, descending to cold layers by day and rising to feed at night
Offshore over deep water, often drifting baits at night under moonlight
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Specialist deep-drop gear; drift squid baits deep, traditionally after dark.
A whole squid drifted deep — classically at night — is the swordfish standard.
Eating & safety
The bill is dangerous; a hooked or thrashing swordfish can cause serious injury, so keep clear of the sword.
Stung or poisoned? First-aid steps →Best conditions: Offshore over deep water, often drifting baits at night under moonlight
Swordfish have special heat-generating tissue beside their eyes that keeps their vision sharp in cold deep water.