‘Doomsday Fish’ Washes Ashore in Southern California in the Third Spotting of the Year, Rare Oarfish Sighting Leaves Scientists Fascinated (See Pics)

A rare oarfish, often called the ‘doomsday fish,’ washed ashore at Grandview Beach in Encinitas, California, marking the third sighting this year. Spotted by Scripps Oceanography PhD student Alison Laferriere, the 9-10-foot-long deep-sea creature was recovered with the help of NOAA Fisheries for study. The sighting follows another in La Jolla earlier this year. Oarfish are rarely seen as they inhabit deep waters but have gained mythical status in Japan, where they are believed to foreshadow earthquakes and tsunamis. Scientists remain fascinated by the elusive species, often linked to tectonic activity, although the connection is unproven. 'Doomsday Fish' Found in US: Rare 12-Foot-Long Oarfish aka Sea Serpent Washes Up on La Jolla Cove Beach in San Diego (See Pics and Video).

Rare ‘Doomsday Fish’ Washes Ashore in Southern California

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