Oarfish: Doomsday Signal Or Baseless Rumor? Full Truth Inside Oarfish: Doomsday Signal Or Baseless Rumor? Full Truth Inside

Nowadays, there is a lot of discussion on social media and the Internet about a mysterious oarfish, which people know as “Doomsday Fish” or “Fish of Destruction”. Some people consider it a sign of earthquake or tsunami or crisis, while some consider it a sea monster. But what is the truth?

Does this fish really indicate any impending disaster? Or are these just rumors related to people’s imagination?

Let us know in simple language in this article what is Oarfish, where is it found, what is the opinion of scientists about it and what are the beliefs about it in different cultures.

Details of Oarfish

Real name: Oarfish

Scientific name: Regalecus glesne

Length: About 10 to 36 feet

Weight: Up to 200 kg

Habitat: 200 to 1000 meters deep in the sea

Found: In deep oceans around the world – especially in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans

The Oarfish is considered to be the longest “bonefish” ever. Its body is long, thin and shiny like silver, which gives it a very mysterious look.

Why is the Oarfish Called the Doomsday Fish?

Oarfish usually live in the depths and are rarely seen on the surface. But whenever this fish appears near the coast or on the surface, incidents of earthquake or tsunami have occurred a few days later, so people started calling it Doomsday fish.

Japanese belief

In Japan, it is believed that the Oarfish is the messenger of the sea god.

Its coming to the surface is considered a sign of disaster (such as earthquake or tsunami).

Several oarfish were also seen shortly before the devastating tsunami in Japan in 2011, which further strengthened this belief.

Does Oarfish Fish Really Warn of Danger? Know the Truth

People often see oarfish coming to the surface of the sea as a warning of a major disaster like earthquake or tsunami. But there is no concrete evidence that oarfish really predict natural disasters.

There can be many reasons behind its coming to the surface, such as changes in the temperature of sea water, fish getting sick, lack of oxygen in deep water or a slight earthquake (vibration) in the depths of the sea. In such a situation, this fish comes up, but this is a normal natural process, not a prediction or warning.

Scientific view

• Is the appearance of oarfish a sign of disaster? – Not scientifically proven.

• Is this fish poisonous? – No, it is not harmful to humans.

• Is it a messenger of the sea god? – This is only a cultural and religious belief, especially in Japan.

• Does this happen before every earthquake? – This has been seen only coincidentally in some incidents, but it is not a fixed rule.

Where have been Seen Oarfish? And what is the truth?

🇯🇵 Japan – Many oarfish were seen before the 2011 tsunami, making it a sign of disaster, but some people and scientists said it was just a coincidence.

🇵🇭 Philippines – Went viral as “earthquake fish”, but some people believe it has no connection to the disaster.

🇨🇱 Chile – Appeared in 2022-23, panic spread on social media, but no disaster occurred; it was attributed to sea current and lack of oxygen.

🇺🇸 USA (California) – Dead oarfish were found on the coast in 2013 and 2015, which was described as a normal natural phenomenon.

🇵🇪 Peru – Recent sightings went viral as “cataclysm sign”, but no disaster happened, rather the rumor turned out to be false.

Doomsday Fish in Tamil Nadu India – Recently Sighted

A rare oarfish, popularly known as the “Doomsday Fish”, was spotted off the Tamil Nadu coast in May-June 2025. It is a huge, thin and ribbon-like deep-sea fish that was about 30 feet (about 9 meters) long. In the pictures, seven fishermen were seen pulling it out of the net, which created a stir among the locals and social media.

Mysterious Facts About Oarfish – You Should Must Know

1. This fish is found in the deep sea and stays away from humans.

2. Its body is long, thin and shiny like silver.

3. It has long whisker-like fins near its head, which give it a mysterious look.

4. This fish does not swim like normal fish, but hangs itself vertically and moves slowly up and down.

5. It is very rare to see it as it lives at great depths.

6. This fish is not poisonous and is not harmful to humans at all.

7. It does not have a swim bladder in its body, due to which it is unable to come to the surface.

8. Its eyes are very sensitive and become uncomfortable with bright light at the surface.

Thinking About the Oarfish in India

Recently, people’s awareness about the Oarfish is increasing in India too. Although India does not have any traditional beliefs like Japan or the Philippines, fear and confusion about it has started spreading rapidly through social media.

After the news of the sighting of the Oarfish in Tamil Nadu went viral, many rumors surfaced. People started linking it to different incidents that happened in the country like: plane crash, bridge collapse, helicopter crash, car accident, terrorist attack in Pahalgam, crowd deaths in Maha Kumbh, even people dying on RCB’s victory.

There is no logical reason to link all these incidents to the presence of the Oarfish. Despite this, fear and confusion are spreading on social media, which is a matter of serious concern.

Be Careful From Social media And Rumours

There are thousands of videos related to the oarfish on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Many of these videos promote this fish as a “sign of doom”, “fish of doom” or “sea serpent”. In these videos, it is claimed that wherever the oarfish is seen, some major incident or disaster is sure to happen.

However, the reality is that most of these videos are without any scientific basis and are made only for the purpose of going viral, making money and creating sensation. By doing this, not only misinformation is spread, but unnecessary fear and superstition also increases among the people.

It is important that we get the right information and adopt science-based thinking before blindly trusting such videos or claims.

The Truth Behind the Doomsday Fish vs Our Realities

The oarfish is a mysterious and calm sea fish, which people often call the “fish of doom” and spread rumors. The truth is that it does not predict any disaster or event. It comes up from deep water due to turbulence or heat in the sea. It comes up due to lack of oxygen or illness. Just like a human goes home to avoid getting wet in the rain. Or goes to the doctor when he is sick.

Unfortunately we often misinterpret a coincidence, like considering a cat crossing the road as bad luck. Or accidentally seeing a creature. The real danger lies in our habits: incidents like cutting trees, water pollution, fraud, corruption, physical relations. So instead of blaming fish or animals, ask yourself questions.

And seeing a rare fish like the oarfish is a unique experience. Instead of getting scared, we should understand its scientific reason and avoid rumors. Trust the truth, not viral stories.

What is your opinion?

Do you think that the coming of the oarfish to the surface can really be a sign of some big natural event? Or is it just a coincidence?

Do tell us your opinion in the comment below.

If you found this information useful, please share it with your friends and family. Let us all spread awareness about this mysterious creature and avoid rumors

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