Rare, giant 'doomsday fish' washes ashore along California coastline The beast was a full 12 feet long By Farley Elliott, SoCal Bureau Chief Aug 14, 2024 ...

It’s a deep-sea harbinger of doom. A rare “doomsday” creature known as the oarfish has washed ashore in the Canary Islands, sparking fear that a disaster is on our doorstep. Generally ...

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 ...

Oarfish have been dubbed "doomsday" fish because some cultures consider it a bad sign when they appear. The moniker is derived from a manipulation of Japanese folklore that became popular ...

National 'Doomsday fish' returns: Deep-sea creature washes up on California beach The 9.5-foot oarfish was discovered on Nov. 6, marking the second such occurrence in San Diego County this year.

While kayaking and snorkeling in La Jolla, California, a group spotted a very rare deep-sea fish that had died. The oarfish, also known as a "doomsday fish," stretched 12 feet in length.

Those familiar with oarfish know that they live at great depths, are mostly seen dead and washed up on shore, and are often referred to as a doomsday fish because seeing one is a warning sign of ...