Ocean Sunfish

Ocean Sunfish

The ocean sunfish has an oval shape with dorsal and anal fins high on the body. This fish looks like a gigantic head. The largest species of ocean sunfish can reach lengths of 10 ft. They have no known predators as they are covered by a 5 to 8 cm of gristle under tough skin. This armour is so secure ocean sunfish are known to withstand both harpoons and bullets. Ocean sunfish are found in warm seas and occasionally in temperate seas, throughout the world. [BM] {FW}