From painter and popular naturalist Richard Ellis, America's foremost illustrator and chronicler of undersea life, comes Big Fish, a unique guide to the natural history of swordfish, tuna, marlins, sharks and all other marine life larger than the average adult human. For eons these fascinating animals have captivated our collective imagination and for good reason: They form an essential part of our global food supply, they remain the largest known animals in the sea (with the exception of mammals), and they dominate central touchstones in mythology, religion, literature, and popular culture - from Jonah to Jaws.