Fish - Western Med & Atlantic Coast

[alant]

Anyone know the name of that peculiar looking fish which swims just under the surface & looks as if its swimming on its side with one fin above the surface.

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[Johnjo]

Could it be a Sunfish ?

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[snowleopard]

if it's around 5ft long and looks like the front half of a shark it's a sunfish. saw one jump out of the water while crossing biscay. quite a sight!

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[Johnjo]

Often seen around the Cornish coast , If you see one there is usually more around.
Its possible to approach very close to them, often first noticed by the large fin
flapping in the air!

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[MAURICE]

What about fishing in that part of the med? Ive had no luck yet when trawling, any success stories or tips.
I use a boat rod with approx 50 m of line out and various types of spinners/lures
but so far nought.
No problems when anchored or drift fishing from the bottom.

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[ean_p]

me thinks you may be going to fast...........

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[DiverTitch]

Yes he's called Fred!!!

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[alant]

I'm splitting my sidea with laughter!!!

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