and sailors claim to have seen in the sea. Though people have often laughed at stories told by seamen, it is now known that many of these which have at times been sighted are simply strange fish. unusual are washed to the shore, but they are rarely caught out at sea. Some time ago, however, a fish was caught near A small fishing boat was carried miles out to sea by the fish as it pulled on the line. that this was no fish, the made every effort not to damage it in any way. When it was brought to shore, it was found to be over feet long. It had a head like a horse, big blue eyes, shining silver skin, and a bright red tail. The fish, which has since been sent to a museum where it is being by a is called an oarfish. Such have rarely been seen alive by man as they live at a depth of six hundred feet.