Fact #1  It is one of the fastest growing creatures in the sea, growing from the size of your little finger to four feet, in it's first year of life.

 

Fact #2  It is not rare. Females can spawn 2-3 times per year, yielding 80-100,000 eggs per event. 

 

Fact #3  It can be found anywhere the  the water is deep and warm, such as the Gulf Stream off of the New England coast.

 

Fact #4  It is one of the swiftest of ocean creatures approaching 50 knots.

 

Fact #5  It's teeth are perfectlly suited to shred, hold and swallow its prey.

 

Fact#6  It can often be found lying in ambush beneath any floating debris.

 

Fact #7  Its gyrating serpent - like body is often observed by awe struck fishermen, as it leaps high out of the water slashing at its prey.

 

Fact #8  Unparalleled in beauty by anything that swims. Its coloring of yellows, greens and blues defies accurate description. Sometimes described as neon / electrifying as it appears to illuminate the clear water during battle. The Spanish simply gave the name "Dorado", meaning gold. 

 

Fact #9  "Oh yes, there are Sea Monsters. I'm looking at one on my carving bench right now".