R’ Schechter is entitled to his opinion, as are other rabbonim at the OU etc. I think the majority hold that swordfish should not be eaten but certainly their are dissenting views. As new species of ANY animal, fish, fowl etc are “discovered”, there will be a need for rabbonim with expertise in applying the criteria set forth in Torah as interpreted over millenniums by chazal. Ultimately, thats why we rely upon our own rav/posek for guidance (since presumably they track the views of other rabbonim with specialized expertise in these areas).
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