Recently spotted in shallow waters of Baja California Sur, the elusive oarfish, often referred to as the doomsday fish, gained attention due to its mythological reputation as a precursor to disasters. Sightings of this creature are rare, with only 20 documented cases since 1901. Japanese folklore associates oarfish with impending earthquakes, yet recent studies undermine this belief, suggesting no clear connection between oarfish appearances and seismic activity. This sighting and folklore highlight the ongoing fascination with this enigmatic deep-sea creature, blending science and myth.
The oarfish, dubbed the 'doomsday fish', was caught on video recently in shallow waters of Baja California Sur, evoking its reputation in folklore.
Despite their mythological associations with disaster, researchers emphasize no significant correlation exists between oarfish appearances and actual seismic events.
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