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Massive "megalodon" goldfish found swimming in state park

Allan Rose Hill
Mar 05, 2025
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image: Matt Basista/USFWS

US Fish and Wildlife Service researchers found this absolutely massive pet store goldfish swimming in Pennsylvania's Presque Isle State Park on Lake Erie.

"Call me Megalodon," reads a USFW caption for the above photo.

Pet goldfish should remain pets, urge USFW authorities.

"Smeone released it, thinking they were being kind. Instead…

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