Rare ‘doomsday’ oarfish spotted in Mexico

Deep-Sea Oarfish Is Spotted on Mexican Beach
A rarely seen oarfish appeared in shallow water in Baja California Sur, Mexico, on Feb. 9, surprising beachgoers. The deep-sea-dwelling oarfish is believed to be the world’s largest bony fish, and can grow as long as 26 feet.
Video: Rare ‘doomsday’ oarfish spotted in Mexico
On Feb. 9, beachgoers captured a video of a rare “doomsday” oarfish on the shores of Baja California Sur, Mexico. According to USA Today, this shimmering serpent is a sign of impending doom in Japanese folklore. The video shows the ribbon-looking fish swimming through the clear waters up to the shore, where witnesses surround it.
Rarely-Seen ‘Doomsday Fish’ Known As Omen Of Impending Disasters Appears In Mexico
It's pretty rare to encounter an oarfish in the wild when you consider they spend most of their lives thousands of feet below the surface of the ocean.
Video captures ‘doomsday’ fish from deep sea washing ashore in Mexico
Beachgoers were shocked to discover an oarfish — a creature whose appearance, according to folklore, can be a good omen or a harbinger of doom.
'Doomsday Fish' Washes Up on Beach, Sparking Disaster Fears
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.
Rare 'doomsday' oarfish swims up to beachgoers in shallow water
Beachgoers in Mexico were surprised to see a rare oarfish in shallow waters, in Japanese folklore an oarfish sighting is a symbol of impending doom.
Rare oarfish swims on Mexican Beach: ‘No one’s going to believe this’
Footage recorded of the rare fish shows the intricacies of its iridescent, ribbon-looking body and long, wispy red fins.
A rare ‘doomsday’ fish is spotted swimming in Mexico
Oarfish are rarely documented by scientists, but one was seen this month by a group visiting a beach in Mexico.
Rarely seen 'doomsday fish' sparks concerns after washing ashore on Mexico beach: 'Nobody's going to believe this'
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Rare Live Find! Doomsday Fish Washed Up in Mexico
A group of beachgoers in Mexico have now made a find that is as spectacular as it is memorable. They witnessed a still-living oarfish, often referred to as the 'doomsday fish,' being washed ashore. But that's not all: the oarfish,
What Is A ‘Doomsday Fish’? Sighting Of Rare Oarfish Sparks Questions About Its History
A group of beachgoers in Mexico were stunned to discover a rare oarfish that washed ashore at a beach earlier this month.
Video captures rare 'doomsday' oarfish swimming near Mexico beach shore
Beachgoers in Mexico were treated to a rare sighting earlier of a shimmering oarfish, native to the deep sea and known as a ...
Rare deep sea ‘doomsday fish’ washes ashore alive on Mexico beach
An oarfish, a super rare creature commonly referred to as the “doomsday fish,” washed ashore on a beach in Mexico, leaving ...
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Rare Deep-Sea “Doomsday Fish” Washed Ashore and People Are Convinced It’s a Bad Omen
A huge oarfish washed up near La Paz in Baja California Sur in 2020. Credit: Fernando Cavalin. On a sunlit beach in Lanzarote ...
Something strange is happening underwater, scientists stunned by mysterious marine events
Deep-sea creatures are surfacing in unusual places, raising concerns. Oarfish sightings in Lanzarote reignite myths about ...
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Another fish surfaces alongside the anglerfish, and the wild reason could involve volcanoes
According to Robison, because the sighting occurred off the coast of the Canary Islands, an area known for volcanic activity, ...