Here is a photo of a mysterious object that recently washed ashore on the coast of California near San Francisco that became an instant sensation and a huge topic of discussion with online viewers everywhere! These photos were posted on Facebook.

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In fact this strange looking entity is a rare type of jellyfish called a “Crown of Bonito” and the name was given since these creature are usually floating near a large school of bonito swimming in the ocean. Does the fin-shaped appendage actually help them navigate in the ocean currents?

These rarely seen creatures are usually seen on beaches or near the coastlines of other countries so it is true mystery as to why so many of them washed up on the beaches of California at this time!

These jellyfish are simply beautiful and their color and shape are simply spectacular!