SUNFISH OCEANIC (Mola mola)

 
A sunfish caught with rod and line in Mexico.

A 2,000 plus lb size oceanic sunfish caught off Japan

Sunfish is for sure one of the biggest fish of the world. This huge one was 3.500 pound - 1585 kilos and was caught in California in late 1910.

An huge sunfish found dead ashore.

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The oceanic sunfish (Mola mola) is one of the biggest fish of all oceans. It can be found in all temperate water of the world. This strange ugly fish can grow well up to 5000 lb - 2300 kilograms.

DISTRIBUTION:	All Oceans
MAX SIZE:	5000 lb / 2300 kg
MAX LENGTH:	9,9 feet / 3,3 metre
MAX AGE:	Aprox 25 years (?)
ENVIRONMENT:	Saltwater