A skipper has reported an unusual wildlife encounter off the coast of England after spotting two sunfish in the shipping lanes near Sussex. Kurt Lander said one of the fish came extremely close to the boat, highlighting a rare-looking visitor in a part of the sea many people overlook.
The sighting has drawn interest because sunfish are often seen as one of the strangest fish in the ocean. Their appearance makes them stand out immediately, and seeing them near a vessel off southern England is the kind of moment that catches attention even in busy coastal waters.
The report also serves as a reminder that the waters around England can hold far more marine life than many expect. Despite assumptions that there is little to see close to the UK coast, encounters like this show that surprising ocean species can appear even near well-used routes.
With two sunfish seen off Sussex, the latest observation adds to the picture of a lively marine environment just off England's shoreline. Even in shipping lanes, wildlife can surface unexpectedly and turn an ordinary trip into a memorable one.
