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What would you do if you stumbled upon a creature that had eluded scientists for centuries? That's exactly what happened when the elusive hoodwinker sunfish oregon coast . This rare and mysterious species, also known as Mola tecta , sent waves of excitement through the marine biology world, as its existence had long been a riddle. But what makes this giant fish such an enigma? And why has it captured the attention of ocean lovers and scientists alike?  What is the Hoodwinker Sunfish? First things first—what exactly is the Hoodwinker sunfish ? Named for its ability to "hoodwink" researchers by staying hidden for so long, this large, flat-bodied fish was only classified in 2017. Unlike its better-known cousin, the Mola mola (or ocean sunfish), the Hoodwinker has a smoother body and no tail fin. For years, scientists believed they were observing the more common sunfish species, but upon closer examination, they realized they had been fooled by this crafty creature! That