Another Giant Sunfish Discovery on Oregon Coast Marks Third Sighting in 2024

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As reported by KGW, this summer brought not one, not two, but three giant sunfish sightings on Oregon’s beaches, creating quite a buzz. The most recent of these awe-inspiring creatures washed ashore at Hug Point State Park near Arch Cape, drawing fascinated crowds eager to catch a glimpse of the enormous fish.

While sunfish occasionally show up along the Oregon coast, it’s rare to see this many in such a short span of time. The first of these remarkable arrivals occurred back in early June, when a hoodwinker sunfish (Mola tecta) — a lesser-known species — washed up north of Seaside. According to the Seaside Aquarium, this

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