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Mark and Shaun measuring the Ocean Sunfish

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On 13th October 1998, staff of the Australian Museum (Mark McGrouther and Shaun Morris) were called to examine an Ocean Sunfish, Mola mola, that was found stuck on the bulbous bow of the cement carrier, MV Goliath, as it tied up to the wharf in Sydney.

Photographer:
Paul Ovenden
Rights:
© Australian Museum
Common name:
Ocean Sunfish
Scientific name:
Mola mola
Family:
Molidae
Order:
Tetraodontiformes

Last Updated: 30 June 2009

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