Gutierrez called the brief interaction with the sunfish, also known as the Mola mola, a “once-in-a-lifetime moment." “Finding a sunfish in its natural habitat is a privilege that few can ...

Ocean sunfish, or Mola molas, are the heaviest bony fishes on the planet and can weigh nearly 5,000 pounds. (Sharks and rays, which can be heavier, do not have bones and are not in this category).

A valid question. California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium describes the Mola mola, or ocean sunfish, as something that “looks like the invention of a mad scientist.” View this post on Instagram A post ...