Recent sightings of the rare oarfish in Baja California Sur have reignited ancient myths linking these deep-sea creatures to ...

A rare, giant "doomsday fish" recently washed up at a California beach, and two days later an earthquake struck the region. You might wonder what the appearance of the fish has to do with the quake.

Oarfish have long been associated with impending doom and its eerie appearance and deep-sea origins have cemented its reputation as a creature of superstition.

The sighting, captured on video by Robert Hayes from Idaho, has sparked fresh discussions about the legend of the 'doomsday ...

Recent appearances of the rare oarfish near Baja California Sur, Mexico have ignited discussions on social media. Often ...

In more recent history, the “message” these fish are said to bring is that of pending disasters, most notably earthquakes. In 2011, the strongest earthquake ever to hit Japan also triggered a tsunami, ...

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“What is going on in the bottom of the ocean that has all these deep sea fish suddenly surfacing?” one person asked. “Huge earthquake incoming. These deep sea fish are probably trying to ...

The sight of a "doomsday fish" in shallow waters serves as an omen of an impending earthquake dating back to 17th century Japan, according to travel outlet Atlas Obscura. Japanese folklore ...

While these fish are known to occasionally wash up dead on beaches, live oarfish sightings are extremely rare—the first known video of one was captured by the U.S. Navy in 2001, per the Florida ...

Something unusual is happening in the oceans. Strange deep-sea creatures are surfacing, and marine life is behaving ...

Explore why oarfish are called 'Doomsday Fish' and their alleged link to earthquakes. Discover scientific perspectives, myths, and recent sightings of these mysterious deep-sea creatures.