: a marine bony fish (Regalecus glesne) of subtropical waters with a narrow soft body from 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 meters) long, a red dorsal fin running the entire length of the body, and red-tipped anterior rays rising above the head
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The animal is one of two oarfish that were found dead on the San Diego County coastline last year.
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Gary Robbins, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
In August, the organization said 20 oarfish have washed up in California since 1901.
—Jessica Botelho, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2025
Where were oarfish spotted in California last year?
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Footage of the incident has been widely shared on social media sparking concerns of looming disaster because of folklore surrounding the oarfish.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
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Gary Robbins, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
In August, the organization said 20 oarfish have washed up in California since 1901.
—Jessica Botelho, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2025
Where were oarfish spotted in California last year?
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Footage of the incident has been widely shared on social media sparking concerns of looming disaster because of folklore surrounding the oarfish.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oarfish
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“Oarfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oarfish. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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