### Question
How does FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT define billfish?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 1827*, **billfish** is defined as:

> any species of marlin, spearfish, sailfish or swordfish

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1827*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-FOREIGN FISHING**

