Creature washed ashore looks like an alien monster

The incident happened at the mouth of the Kennett River on the southwest coast of Victoria, Australia. The couple Cath Rampton and Tom while walking, suddenly discovered a strange, huge-sized creature lying on the sand.

Although both husband and wife are veterinarians, they both admit that they have never seen the creature. Accordingly, the animal has a length and width of approximately 2m, a strange appearance like an alien monster.

“We were taking a walk when we saw a large mass lying in the sand. Frequently visit this area, but this is the first time I have seen it”Tom said.

According to the researchers, the creature the couple saw was an Ocean Sunfish. This is a fish that can reach an average length of 2.5m and weigh up to hundreds of kg. They can grow to 3m in length and 4.2m in width, reaching a weight of about 2.5 tons.

These are creatures of the vulnerable group in the wild, so finding them is a very special thing.

South Australian museum fish collector Ralph Foster previously explained why so many moonfish wash up on the beach: “One of the biggest reasons is that they get hit by a large ship at sea. This fish often dies when they eat a plastic bag, mistaking it for a jellyfish.”

Foster says he receives several reports of fish washing up on the coast of South Australia each year. “They’re actually quite common in Australian waters, but they’re usually concentrated far out in the ocean.”

Moonfish are found in tropical seas around the world and are often confused with sharks due to their fins. This fish is considered to be rich in taste in some parts of Asia including JapanKorea and Taiwan.

According to VTC