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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.
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 beachgoers stunned.
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 i
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.
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.
Video: Rare "Doomsday Fish" Washes Ashore in Mexico, Sparks Alarm
An elusive oarfish was spotted in the shallow waters of Baja California Sur, along Mexico's Pacific Coast. Known for its long, ribbon-like body and vibrant orange fins, the deep-sea creature is also referred to as the "doomsday fish".
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 'doomsday' fish.
Oarfish spotted: Mysterious 'doomsday fish' appears in Mexico; will it bring disaster? Watch video
The oarfish, which is also referred to as the doomsday fish, is a deep-water creature and spends most of its time floating vertically in the water column in its bid to camouflage itself.
See the rare ‘doomsday’ fish that washed up in Mexico
A rare oarfish, often called the "doomsday fish," was spotted in Mexico—just days after another deep-sea creature, a deep-sea anglerfish, made a rare appearance in daylight.
Another 'Doomsday Fish' Just Washed Up on a Popular Beach
Oarfish have gained a reputation as "doomsday fish" due to their perceived association with disasters after rare sightings. Thus, they typically make headlines anytime they're seen. This week, a live oarfish was found washed ashore on a beach in Mexico.
'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 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.
Mysterious 'doomsday fish' shocks beachgoers as it approaches shallow waters
A rarely seen deep-sea oarfish that is believed to have inspired sea monster legends was spotted along the shores of Mexico as seen in a video captured by a beachgoer.