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Oarfish are large, greatly elongated, pelagic lampriform fish belonging to the small family Regalecidae. Found in areas spanning from temperate ocean zones to tropical ones, yet rarely seen, the oarfish family contains three species in two genera . [2]
Nov 8, 2023 · The giant oarfish ( Regalecus glesne) is a quintessential example of just that. This strikingly large, odd-looking fish is known for its distinctively long, ribbon-shaped body that enables the species to float inconspicuously throughout the water column. Oarfish can grow to more than 30 feet, which makes them quite the sight to behold.
Jul 14, 2023 · Divers off Taiwan were mesmerized after encountering a giant oarfish — which is rumored to be a sign of impending earthquakes — that had mysterious holes in its body, as seen in a video making ...
Jul 25, 2023 · The rare sea creature - nicknamed the “doomsday fish ” - was spotted floating eerily upright near Ruifang District in Taipei. It appeared to have several holes in its body believed to be bites...
Jul 20, 2023 · Divers Film Elusive “Doomsday Fish,” Thought to Be a Warning of Impending Disaster. In late June 2023, a video taken by divers off the coast of Taiwan showed a deep-sea oarfish measuring over six feet long with large bite marks on the side.
Jul 18, 2023 · A giant oarfish, also known as an “earthquake” fish, was filmed by divers in shallow waters off the coast of Taiwan. The elongated fish is usually found 3,000 feet below water.
Jul 18, 2023 · This is the incredible moment divers encountered a huge earthquake-heralding oarfish with holes in its body off the coast of Taiwan. The rare sea creature with shimmering silver scales was...
Jul 20, 2023 · A deep-sea diver said he had an encounter with a 6-foot “doomsday” fish off the waters of Taiwan recently. The fish, called an oarfish, was found with what appeared to be large bite marks on...
Aug 7, 2023 · A rare “doomsday” oarfish has washed ashore dead in the Philippines, sparking earthquake fears among superstitious locals. The deep-sea creature, measuring around 5ft long, was discovered by...
Jul 19, 2023 · The rare sea creature- nicknamed the "doomsday fish" was spotted floating eerily upright near Ruifang District in Taipei, CNN reported. It is reported that mysterious holes in its body are...
