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What

Giant Oarfish (Regalecus glesne)

Observer

bridieallan

Date

April 25, 2022 01:37 PM NZST

Description

Oarfish found at Aramoana beach on ANZAC day 2022. Total length 3.5 m. The fish was alive when first found attempts to move into deeper water were unsuccessful. It was evident the oarfish was near death.

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