Flying fish are thought to have evolved this remarkable gliding ability to escape predators, of which they have many. Their pursuers include mackerel, tuna, swordfish, marlin, and other larger fish.

In a video shared to social media, the anglers toss one rod overboard and land the first fish, then retrieve the rod to land the second.

Kevin Salem required only 60 minutes to land the marlin and it remains unclear whether it perished during or after the fight.

“People who have never been offshore at night get to see flying fish, squid and mackerel in the lights. We can catch marlin, tuna, dolphin, swords and bottomfish all in the same trip, so it can ...