This object was recorded as part of a COASST Marine Debris survey at Oregon Mile 196. Do you know what it is?
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My first thought was that it looks like a somewhat worn fish hook necklace done in Maori or Pacific Islander style (e.g. http://www.ebay.com/bhp/maori-fish-hook), presumably lost by a swimmer or surfer?
looks like a bone fish hook. Possibly an archeological artifact. I would contact a local archeologist.