oarfish
/ˈɔrˌfɪʃ/
noun
- A long, slender, silvery fish that lives in deep ocean waters and is sometimes called a 'sea serpent' because of its unusual appearance.
- Legends of sea monsters may have been inspired by sightings of the oarfish.
- A rare oarfish washed up on the beach, surprising scientists and locals alike.
- The oarfish can grow up to 36 feet long, making it one of the longest bony fish in the world.