The Fish of The Old Man and the Sea

Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea has been read by millions.  I am always curious how certain foodstuffs are more prevalent then others in the American language.    The following are the fish from The Old Man and the Sea.  It might help to explain why Americans are more romantic with some fish then others.  The mighty Joe DiMaggio did hit in 56 consecutive games, and the Cubs still have not won the World Series...(Back to The Future 2 has until 2015 to prove itself correct)

Marlin-the big fish Santiago caught

He was bright in the sun and his head and back were dark purple and in the sun the stripes on his sides showed wide and a light lavender.  His sword was as long as a baseball bat and tapered like a rapier and he rose his full length from the water and then re-entered it, smoothly, like a diver and the old man saw the great scythe-blade of his tail go under and the line commenced to race out.

Albacore-"He'll make a beautiful bait"

Tuna/Bonito-the old man caught some and ate raw on the skiff

Mako Shark-first shark to attack the marlin on the return trip to Havana

Shovel Nose Shark-attacked the great marlin in pairs

Dolphin/Dorado/Mahi Mahi-the old man thinks is a horrible raw eating fish, but excellent for grilling

Sardine-bait fish

Flying Fish-what the dolphin fish ate, when the old man saw these fish, he knew dolphin were near by, he also wished these fish would fly into the boat

Shrimp-a quick bite of nourishment for the old man as he nears the bay