A rare deep-sea fish has washed up on a beach with a belly full of its prey.
The bizarre-looking creature was discovered on Seaside Beach in Oregon, US.
The longnose lancetfish was nearly 5ft long with fang-like teeth and a sail-like dorsal fin.
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The creature lives in the deep ocean’s “Twilight Zone” and is rarely seen on land.
The unusual find was brought to the attention of Seaside Aquarium staff by a visitor who showed them a photo.
Aquarium workers rushed to collect the specimen before scavenging birds could get to it.
The fish’s stomach contents revealed a gruesome mix of squid, octopus and smaller fish.
Lancetfish are known for their slow digestion, which gives scientists a rare glimpse into their diet.
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The aquarium later shared images of the fish’s stomach contents online.
The creature was found on 22 April.
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