A rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast and was brought ashore for study, marine experts said. | Youtube.com ...

So it was a rare catch when two fishermen off the Top End of Australia landed the serpent-like sea creature and held up their prized catch, a giant oarfish, for a photo.

A rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast and was brought ashore for study, marine experts said.

An oddly shaped deep-sea fish recently washed up on an Oregon beach, catching the attention of a local aquarium. The Seaside Aquarium identified the fish as a longnose lancetfish.

Animals Rare 'sea serpent' fish found in San Diego Kayakers and snorkelers found a dead 12-foot oarfish near La Jolla Cove over the weekend.

Animals Rare 'sea serpent' fish found in California Kayakers and snorkelers found a dead 12-foot oarfish near La Jolla Cove over the weekend.

Animals Rare 'sea serpent' fish found in San Diego Kayakers and snorkelers found a dead 12-foot oarfish near La Jolla Cove over the weekend.

Animals Rare 'sea serpent' fish found in San Diego Kayakers and snorkelers found a dead 12-foot oarfish near La Jolla Cove over the weekend.

Animals Rare 'sea serpent' fish found in San Diego Kayakers and snorkelers found a dead 12-foot oarfish near La Jolla Cove over the weekend.

SAN DIEGO — A massive, rarely seen sea creature was discovered in La Jolla Cove last weekend. Kayakers and snorkelers in the water at La Jolla Cove found a dead oarfish, measuring nearly 12 feet ...

Animals Rare 'sea serpent' fish found in San Diego Kayakers and snorkelers found a dead 12-foot oarfish near La Jolla Cove over the weekend.