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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.
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".
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rare Deep-Sea “Doomsday Fish” Washed Ashore and People Are Convinced It’s a Bad Omen
On a sunlit beach in Lanzarote, Canary Islands, a silvery ribbon of a fish washed ashore on February 10, 2025, catching the eyes of startled beachgoers. This was no ordinary catch. It was an oarfish — known in Japanese lore as the “Messenger of the Sea God” — a creature of the deep that rarely graces the surface.
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What is the 'Doomsday fish' and why do people think fish signal the end of the world?
A rare fish has washed up on a Canary Islands beach, and some people have shared superstitions that the appearance of the ...
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 ...
Mass whale deaths and strange fish sightings– Is the ocean trying to speak to us?
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Doomsday nearing! Mysterious deep sea creature emerges from ocean depths to surface, watch
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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.