Gutierrez called the brief interaction with the sunfish, also known as the Mola mola, a “once-in-a-lifetime moment." Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Ocean sunfish, or Mola molas, are the largest bony fishes on the planet (this does not include sharks and rays, which are cartilaginous). They roam ocean currents while feeding on sea jellies and ...

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).

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 ...