1. a large silvery game fish found in warm coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean

Examples

• The angler fought the massive tarpon for over an hour.
• Tarpon can grow up to eight feet long and weigh over 200 pounds.
• Florida’s waters are famous for their tarpon fishing opportunities.
• The tarpon leaped high out of the water when hooked.
• Many sport fishermen travel to the Gulf of Mexico to catch tarpon.
• The silver scales of the tarpon gleamed in the sunlight.