Exotic-looking sea creature normally found in tropical waters washes up on UK beach
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A beachgoer was stunned to come across an exotic-looking sea creature normally found in tropical waters after it washed up on the British coast. open image in gallery Upon inspection, it became clear it was a dead sunfish - the largest bony fish in the world Keen photographer Katherine first thought the fish was a “seal pup” and said she was “excited” to take a snap of it, despite recognising it had passed away. Rob Spray, the joint coordinator of conservation charity Seasearch East, said the fish likely died due to a lack of food and the cold temperatures of the North Sea. It is an amazing species.” It may look terrifying, but North Sea swimmers do not have anything to fear as sunfish mainly eat jellyfish.
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