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Rare Oarfish Spotted Alive: Doomsday Fish Emerges!

2/20/2025

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A rare oarfish, often dubbed the "doomsday fish," was astonishingly spotted alive in the shallow waters of Baja California Sur, Mexico, on February 9. This remarkable sighting comes on the heels of a deep-sea anglerfish filmed in daylight near the Canary Islands, sparking intrigue about why these elusive creatures are venturing closer to the surface.

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A rare oarfish, often dubbed the "doomsday fish," was astonishingly spotted alive in the shallow waters of Baja California Sur, Mexico, on February 9. This remarkable sighting comes on the heels of a deep-sea anglerfish filmed in daylight near the Canary Islands, sparking intrigue about why these elusive creatures are venturing closer to the surface.