Doomsday fish: Fishermen near Pamban in Tamil Nadu caught

Fishermen near Pamban in Tamil Nadu caught a rare Oarfish, nicknamed the ‘Doomsday fish’. The glittery, six-kilogram fish is rarely found in nets and is linked to disaster omens along Japanese coasts. Their beachings before storms have gained them a reputation as harbingers of doom , [6] a folk belief reinforced by the numerous beachings before the disastrous 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The dorsal fin originates from above the (relatively large) eyes and runs the entire length of the fish . Often called the ' Doomsday Fish ,' this creature’s sightings are thought to signal impending natural disasters, although scientists have yet to confirm any definitive link with seismic activities. About Doomsday Fish : Scientific Name: Regalecus glesne Common Name: Oarfish, Doomsday Fish Distribution: Found in deep-sea waters of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans. Habitat: Lives at depths of 200-1,000 meters, near continental slopes and oceanic trenches. Physical & Biological Features: Size: The longest bony fish in the world, reaching up to 11 meters. Appearance: Ribbon-like, shimmering silver body with red dorsal fins running its length. Diet: Feeds on krill, plankton, and ...