In Oregon, USA, a giant sunfish, or mola mola, was once again discovered on the beach at Hughes Point State Park, marking the third such case this summer.
The Seattle Times reports.
According to the Primorsky Aquarium, three representatives of this amazing species have been found on the coast since June. The newly discovered fish reaches almost 2.1 meters in length, although adults can grow up to 3 meters and weigh up to 2,200 kilograms.
The mola mola is considered the heaviest bony fish in the world, according to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. With its tiny mouth and large eyes, the gray creature looks like “the work of a mad scientist,” aquarium experts say.
Giant sea creature appears on Oregon beach for third time in months, aquarium says
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says this amazing fish is often called sunfish or bluegill and is found in tropical waters around the world. Due to their distinctive fin, mola molas are sometimes confused with sharks.
Experts highlight that these oceanic giants roam the seas in search of their favorite delicacy: jellyfish.
Additionally, Cursor reported that the diver encountered a unique prehistoric shark.
