Santiago knew he had to aim for a certain part of a fish, what was it?

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towards the end of the book

Asked by taylor l #246013 on 4/25/2012 2:52 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/25/2012 2:59 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/25/2012 2:59 PM

He needed to aim for the marlin's heart with his harpoon.

Answered by Aslan on 4/25/2012 2:59 PM

Santiago must aim "into the fish's side just behind the great chest fin that (rises) high in the air" THen Santiago can penetrate the heart.