A rare fish, regarded as a harbinger of doom, has washed up on the shore of Encinitas in southern California. It is the second time this year that an oarfish has been found in the area.

For centuries, the oarfish has been feared as a harbinger of doom, with sightings often linked to earthquakes and tsunamis. But is there any truth to this deep-sea legend, or is it just superstition?

Explore deeper the enigma of the oarfish—its bizarre biology, legendary status, and the way scientists perceive its potential as a harbinger of disaster. Oarfish are the most mysterious of all ...

This myth traces back to the 17th century and says that the surfacing of the oarfish is a harbinger of future natural disasters. The myth received strong support in 2011 when several oarfish ...

The oarfish is considered to be a harbinger of bad news, particularly disasters or destruction. In Japanese mythology, the fish is referred to as "Ryugu no tsukai," which means "Messenger of the ...

A mysterious oarfish, often linked to ancient omens of impending doom, has beached itself, unleashing a wave of superstition and fear across the internet. This deep-sea creature, seldom seen by ...