A rare Ocean Sunfish has been found washed up off the coast of West Donegal.<\/p>\n
The huge fish was discovered by friends out walking yesterday morning at the Back Strand in Falcarragh.<\/p>\n
The fish, which has a disc shape, was dead.<\/p>\n
It was found by friends Mary Doherty (pictured) and Adele Paton.<\/p>\n
Ocean Sunfish, which can weigh between 247 and 1,000 kg (545 and 2,205lbs) when fully grown, are native to tropical and temperate waters around the world. <\/p>\n
However, because of an increase in ocean temperatures, they are now found occasionally in Irish waters.<\/p>\n
It is not known how this particular sunfish died although they often become caught up in gillnets.<\/p>\n
It is one of the largest boniest fish in the sea and gets its name as it sunbathes on the surface of the sea.<\/p>\n
Rare Ocean Sunfish found washed up on West Donegal beach was last modified: October 12th, 2025 by Staff Writer<\/p>\n
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