'Doomsday' fish washes up in Canary Islands, sparking fears of disaster
- A rare oarfish, known as the 'doomsday fish,' washed up on a beach in the Canary Islands, creating alarm among locals and online observers.
- The oarfish typically dwells in deep waters, making its presence near the surface unusual.
- Oarfish appearances are tied to natural disasters in folklore, with the species typically inhabiting deep waters.
- Some individuals expressed fears that the presence of the oarfish signals an impending disaster, despite the lack of direct evidence linking the two.
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See a Deep-Sea Oarfish Caught Alive on Video in a Rare Encounter on a Beach in Mexico
In Japanese folklore, appearances of these elusive marine creatures dubbed ‘doomsday fish’ are believed to foreshadow earthquakes, though scientists found no strong relationship between these events in a recent study
Oarfish spotted: Mysterious 'doomsday fish' appears in Mexico; will it bring disaster? Watch video
Oarfish spotted along Mexico's Pacific coast: A rare and bizarre sea creature, referred to as an oarfish, appeared in the shallow waters of Baja California Sur, along the Pacific Coast of Mexico. The creature, which dons vibrant orange fins, has a long ribbon-like body. It is also called "the doomsday fish," which often gets mentioned in legends and is seen ahead of an impending disaster. The oarfish is considered to be a harbinger of bad news, …
'Doomsday' fish washes up in Canary Islands, sparking fears of disaster
A rare oarfish, often associated with myths predicting natural disasters, has washed up on a beach in the Canary Islands, prompting concern among locals and online commentators. The deep-sea creature was discovered by beachgoers at Playa Quemada, with footage of the incident quickly going viral. The video, shows a man in swim shorts approaching the silver fish with its striking translucent orange fins in an attempt to rescue it. View thi…
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