"Divers' Terrifying Encounter with Shark-Bitten 'Doomsday Fish'"

1 min read
Source: New York Post
"Divers' Terrifying Encounter with Shark-Bitten 'Doomsday Fish'"
Photo: New York Post
TL;DR

Divers off Taiwan encountered a giant oarfish, rumored to be a sign of impending earthquakes, with mysterious holes in its body. The oarfish, estimated to be around 6-and-a-half feet long, had craters believed to be caused by a cookiecutter shark. Locals believe the appearance of oarfish near the surface is a bad omen for earthquakes, but experts dismiss this superstition, stating that the fish rise to the surface when their physical condition is poor.

Share this article

Want the full story? Read the original reporting

Read on New York Post