Fishermen catch rare oarfish off coast of Cabo San Lucas

Fishermen catch rare oarfish off coast of Cabo San Lucas

Source: mexico news daily

5/31/2024

Fishermen catch rare oarfish off coast of Cabo San Lucas

Credit: Pisces Sportfishing Fleet/Facebook

On Tuesday, sports fishermen in Mexico’s Gulf of California caught a 3-meter-long oarfish, typically found only in deep waters. The creature’s sighting has sparked fascination in nearby communities, as it has a history of association with natural disasters and bad omens.

The oarfish was under attack by five sharks, according to the fishermen, when they spotted it off the coast of Cabo San Lucas. The 141-pound fish was snatched from the sharks by Tony Frasconi, who was fishing with friends identified as Ken and Gary.

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