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Group encounters a rare giant oarfish while diving off the coast

Group encounters a rare giant oarfish while diving off the coast

Divers off Taiwan’s Ruifang District filmed a giant oarfish, Regalecus glesne, in shallow water. The clip surfaced in June 2023 and shows a long, ribbon-shaped fish moving slowly. It drew attention online within days as viewers marveled and speculated. The oarfish is a particularly long, bony fish. The Florida Museum species profile describes its silvery skin and ribbon-like frame. …

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