‘Stargazer’ fish found on the beach along the northern Outer Banks

‘Stargazer’ fish found on the beach along the northern Outer Banks

By Ashley Claiborne, Callie Lee Mallow

Source: WWAY News

7/27/2022

Credit: Callie Lee Mallow

Two people recently made quite the discovery while shell hunting along the Virginia side of the Outer Banks.

Callie Lee Mallow and Ashley Claiborne came across a big “ugly fish” with rows of sharp teeth laying on the beach during their walk.

According to the shell-hunters, the fish chomped down when they put a shell next to its mouth, surprising them that it was still alive.

After contacting Lil’E at OBX Bait and Tackle in Corolla, it was determined the fish was known as a Stargazer, due to their top-mounted eyes.

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