US EditionRarely Seen ‘Doomsday’ Oarfish Washes up in Tasmania
- On Monday, Sybil Robertson discovered a rare three-meter oarfish stranded on the shores of Ocean Beach in the Strahan area of Tasmania.
- The sighting occurred because the elusive deep-sea oarfish, usually living 150–500 meters deep, rarely surfaces, often surprising observers.
- Robertson photographed the fish and posted it to the Citizen Scientists of Tasmania group, where others identified it and authorities were alerted.
- Marine ecologist Neville Barrett noted that encounters with oarfish are very rare and described them as slow-moving creatures with minimal muscle.
- Although traditionally viewed as a harbinger of natural disasters, scientists find no evidence linking oarfish beachings to earthquakes or tsunamis.
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'Doomsday Fish' Found In India And Tasmania, Sparking Ancient Legends And Online Frenzy
In a week of unusual maritime events, two rare deep-sea oarfish, often dubbed “doomsday fish,” have washed ashore in separate incidents in Tamil Nadu, India, and Tasmania, Australia. These mysterious appearances have sparked ancient legends and fueled widespread speculation online, particularly regarding their historical connection to impending natural disasters. The monstrous, serpentine form of these […] ‘Doomsday Fish’ Found In India And Tasm…
A walk with the dog turned into an extraordinary experience of nature for Sybil Robertson: on Monday she discovered a dead belt fish on Tasmania's remote west coast – also known as the "doomsday fish". This is one of the rarest and most mysterious fish in the world. As ABC News reports, Robertson first noticed a white-tailed eagle that landed unusually close to the beach. Shortly thereafter she saw a long silvery strip in the sand of Ocean Beach…
Rare ‘doomsday fish’ wash ashore, in India and Australia sparking doomsday fears
Two rare deep-sea oarfish, often dubbed “doomsday fish,” washed ashore in separate incidents this week, one in Tamil Nadu, India, and the other in Tasmania, Australia. AccuWeather reported these events on June 4, 2025, reignited ancient legends linking the mysterious creatures to impending natural disasters, sparking widespread speculation and fascination online. Oarfish, known scientifically as […]
During a walk with her dog, Sybil Robertson discovered the creepy fish on the beach. The rare animal is associated with natural disasters.
A woman takes a walk on the beach – then she discovers an unusual creature: the fish causes discomfort in many people.
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