Oarfish

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The Giant Oarfish is the longest bony fish, reaching a confirmed length of up to 11m with unofficial accounts of up to 17m in length. Rarely seen alive, they occasionally wash up on shores, or are...

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Deep in the ocean there lives a mysterious creature that has frightened sailors for centuries. When the oarfish surfaces, its long silver body and red mane make it look like a giant sea serpent. It's only in recent years that scientists have learned more about this strange, creature. Though huge, this fish is totally harmless to humans.For the Record: The oarfish is the longest bony fish known in the world. Adult oarfish normally reach lengths between 16.5 and 26 feet, but a 56-ft. oarfish…

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This fish is most probably responsible for most of the sea serpent or sea dragon sightings. Officially, 11 m specimen was found, although 17 m+ serpent repor...