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Anglers on the 3/4 day fishing boat Tradition out of Redondo Sportfishing were treated to a delightful spectacle as over 30 ocean sunfish surrounded the boat in the Santa Monica Bay.Nine-year-old Hector Medina from Carson looked at the creatures in awe. "Look at those things," he exclaimed. "What are they?"
Mola mola or sunfish are the largest of the bony fish and can reach over 5,000-pounds.
Mola are found in temperate and tropical oceans around the world. They are frequently seen basking in the sun near the surface and are often mistaken for sharks when their huge dorsal fins emerge above the water. In fact, several anglers on board the Tradition shouted shark when they saw the large fin protruding out of the ocean.
Needless to say, we all felt very fortunate to encounter the mola mola up close and personal.
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Oh my goodness! These anglers are so lucky to com across such an amazing creature. I was hoping to swim with mola mola when I scuba dove with the whale sharks in Mexico. These creatures are a true example of how nature can surprise you.
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