Video: Rare "Doomsday Fish " Washes Ashore in Mexico, Sparks Alarm Around 20 oarfish had washed ashore ahead of Japan's 2011 earthquake, considered one of the most catastrophic in history. ‘Doomsday Fish ’: Here Are All The Sightings Tamil Nadu Sighting Kicks Off Global Oarfish Wave In late May 2025, the first recorded sighting of the year occurred off the coast of Tamil Nadu, India. Local fishermen caught a massive oarfish nearly 30 feet (9 meters) long. It took seven men to lift the deep-sea creature for a photo, which quickly went viral online, marking the start of a series of unusual global appearances. Recent appearances of the rare oarfish near Baja California Sur, Mexico have ignited discussions on social media. Often called the 'Doomsday Fish ,' this creature’s sightings are thought to ... A rare deep-sea oarfish, called the 'Pralaya fish ,' was caught off Tamil Nadu, sparking fears of disasters due to its folklore link with earthquakes and tsunamis.
