Giant Oarfish: Legendary ‘Doomsday’ Fish Said to Predict Earthquakes
Mysterious and steeped in legend, the giant oarfish (Regalecus glesne) is a creature that has fascinated humans for centuries. With a ribbon-like body that can grow to incredible lengths, this elusive deep-sea dweller is often associated with warnings of natural disasters, especially earthquakes. Known in Japanese folklore as the “messenger from the palace of the sea dragon god,” the giant oarfish is said to emerge from the depths of the ocean as a harbinger of seismic activity. While modern science