plural tarpon or tarpons
: a large silvery elongate bony fish (Megalops atlanticus of the family Megalopidae) that occurs especially in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, and warm coastal waters of the Atlantic, reaches a length of about six feet (two meters), and is often caught for sport
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Equal parts outdoor market, marine adventure hub, and ramshackle hangout, this lively waterfront compound is home to the Hungry Tarpon Restaurant, eclectic souvenir stands, art vendors, and one of the area’s most memorable experiences: feeding massive tarpon that leap out of the water for bait.
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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
North Port is also known for its excellent tarpon fishing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Historically, most of the data recorded has been produced by roaming sportfish like tarpon or redfish, as well as sea turtles and other shark species like blacktips, bull sharks and sandbar sharks.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The state record for the largest tarpon caught in the state is 243 pounds, the FWC says.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
North Port is also known for its excellent tarpon fishing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Historically, most of the data recorded has been produced by roaming sportfish like tarpon or redfish, as well as sea turtles and other shark species like blacktips, bull sharks and sandbar sharks.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The state record for the largest tarpon caught in the state is 243 pounds, the FWC says.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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tarpon
noun
tar·pon
ˈtär-pən 
plural tarpon or tarpons
: a large silvery sport fish found in the Gulf of Mexico and warm coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean
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