Meet the oarfish (Regalecus glesne), one of the rarest fish in the world and a likely inspiration for sea monster legends. Normally, humans only encounter this deep sea creature when it washes up dead on shores. These lucky scuba divers got an extraordinary chance to see it alive. This incredible fish holds another impressive record - it’s the longest bony fish known to us, with the biggest one measuring a whopping 36 feet (11 meters) long. The oarfish has a unique way of swimming - vertically,

A group of tourists spotted this enormous oarfish in Mexico's Sea of Cortes. | National Geographic

Description: Since May 2025, multiple sightings of oarfish, or "doomsday fish," have occurred globally, sparking scientific curiosity and public concern. These deep-sea creatures, linked to Japanese folklore as harbingers of natural disasters, have surfaced in India, Australia, and New Zealand. Scientists are investigating potential environmental factors, such as seismic activity and temperature shifts, that may be driving these unusual appearances #Oarfish #DoomsdayFish #TamilNaduNews #DeepSeaC