Ocean Sunfish
Out of Rockaway we came across an Ocean Sunfish or a common Mola, Mola Mola. It is the heaviest known bony fish in the world. It has an average adult weight of 2,200 lb. It’s not uncommon to see them out on trips here sunning themselves. Most are mistaken for sharks because they stick one fin out and it somewhat looks like a shark Finning. This Ocean Sunfish looks to have been struck by a ship or boat but is shaking off its injuries and seems to be doing well. Out with Gotham Whale on the American Princess.
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