From speedy sharks to spawning salmon, many fish are known to leap out of the water. Impressive acrobatics aren’t limited to wild fish either — pet fish know how to ‘get air’ too!

Why do the fish ‘mullets’ jump out of the water? According to Hap Fatzinger, director at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher, this is a question that has baffled mankind for ages.

Countless sardines beached themselves on an island in the Philippines around 48 hours before a major earthquake. But experts say a phenomenon known as "upwelling" was to blame instead.

Silver carp are known for leaping out of the water when startled (e.g., by noises such as a boat motor). (Ryan Hagerty, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) It’s not exactly a flying fish but jumping ...