In recent months, an enigmatic deep-sea fish, the oarfish, also known as the " doomsday fish ," has been seen around the world due to a series of unusual appearances on multiple continents. Often called the ' Doomsday Fish ,' this creature’s sightings are thought to signal impending natural disasters, although scientists have yet to confirm any definitive link with seismic activities. Their beachings before storms have gained them a reputation as harbingers of doom , [6] a folk belief reinforced by the numerous beachings before the disastrous 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The dorsal fin originates from above the (relatively large) eyes and runs the entire length of the fish . Deep-sea “ doomsday fish ” are mysteriously washing up on shores in Mexico, California, and the Canary Islands—sparking fears that an earthquake or tsunami could be near. In Japanese folklore ...
