Rare tropical 'mola mola' sunfish spotted swimming in North Sea near Bridlington

A rare fish that usually lives in tropical waters has been spotted in the sea, near Bridlington. The sunfish was filmed from a fishing boat, by Kit Gallagher (click to play above).

Also know as a mola mola, the species is the largest bony fish and adults can grow up to 10ft (3m) in length and weigh up to two tonnes. They are a very rare visitor to UK waters, and are only ever seen in the summer months.