The oarfish is widely distributed in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean and from Topanga Beach in southern California south to Chile in the eastern Pacific Ocean. These locations are from human observations, however it is thought to be a cosmopolitan species with the exception of the polar seas.

Are there oarfish in Australia?

The Oarfish is found worldwide in all tropical and temperate marine waters. The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.

Which ocean zone do oarfish live in?

But to scientists, the oarfish is also interesting because it resides in the mesopelagic zone, the deep layer of ocean where light cannot reach.