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Alien-Like Ocean Sunfish Finds Internet Fame

By: Kelli Bender Aug 1st 2012 10:55AM

This curious-looking creature may appear as slow as a snail and as big as the moon, but the Mola mola, aka ocean sunfish, is actually rather elusive and quick. According to GrindTV, underwater photographer Daniel Botelho took this up-close shot in 2010 during a blue-whale photo mission, but forgot about it until recently. Once Botelho rediscovered the surprising snapshot in an old folder, he headed to the one place everyone goes when they have something to share: Facebook. The camera-loving Mola mola quickly became a social-network superstar, earning 1,000 likes in 36 hours. Now the photograph boasts over 2,000 shares and likes, and the number is still growing. RELATED: See More ...

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