After dozens of sightings of a very rarely seen fish have raised Japanese fears that their country may be the next one rocked by a major quake. The appearance of oarfish—which can grow to up to 16 feet long and frequent depths of up to 3,300 feet—is considered an omen of an impending earthquake, according to Japanese lore.
They have been washing up on beaches and appearing in fishing nets in numerous locations around the country in recent weeks.
They have been washing up on beaches and appearing in fishing nets in numerous locations around the country in recent weeks.
