Mexico, Oarfish

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: 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.
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.
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.
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 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".
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.
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.
‘End of the World’ fish spotted in Mexico, raising alarm
The creature was sighted along the Mexican coast, causing alarm among residents, and the images quickly flooded social media.
Oarfish, also known as 'doomsday fish,' spotted in Mexico. What the sighting means
The sight of the oarfish in shallow waters is bad news in Japanese folklore. Here's the meaning behind the 'doomsday' fish.
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.
Terrifying fish washes up on Canary Islands beach and people say same thing
A video captured on social media shows the odd fish spotted off the coast of the Canary Islands – and it has seriously spooky ...
On February 10, a rare oarfish washed ashore in the Canary Islands, raising fears of an impending disaster.
Why are oarfish considered bad omens? As the 'messenger of the sea god' or Ry*g* no tsukai in Japanese mythology, the oarfish ...