Oarfish: Mysteries of the Deep

What unique feature helps the oarfish stabilize itself in the water?

• Its large eyes

• Its long tendrils

• Its crest-like dorsal fin

• Its toothless mouth

What is the primary diet of the oarfish?

• Coral and seaweed

• Large marine mammals

• Crustaceans and mollusks

• Small fish, squid, and plankton

What is a common characteristic of oarfish found washed up on beaches?

• They are often missing their tail sections

• They are found in groups

• They have large teeth marks

• They are usually alive

What ability is suggested by the repeated finding of oarfish missing their tails?

• The ability to swim at high speeds

• The ability to detach their tails voluntarily

• The ability to camouflage in the sand

• The ability to regenerate lost body parts

What theory about oarfish beaching was disproven by Japanese researchers?

• Oarfish beaching is linked to lunar cycles

• Oarfish beaching is a result of pollution

• Oarfish beaching is linked to imminent earthquakes

• Oarfish beaching is due to predator attacks