During a multiday trip on the Indian Ocean off the coast of Sri Lanka, a fishing vessel reeled in a rare, massive creature ...

Oarfish can grow beyond 50 feet and are considered the longest bony fish. Their appearance is believed to be the inspiration for sea serpent legends across cultures. Everett / Twitter.

The oarfish can grow to be more than 50 feet long. ... Oarfish seen near Taiwan A deep-sea diver says he had an encounter with a 6-foot “doomsday” fish off the waters of Taiwan recently.

According to National Geographic, they reside mostly at depths of 3,000-plus feet and can measure 50-plus feet. “Although oarfish were likely the source of many historic tales of sea serpents ...

Roughly more than 6 ft long. The oarfish was found dotted with what appeared to be giant bite marks if that isn't ominous enough. The creature which is known as *** messenger from the sea.

The oarfish can grow to 24 feet and weigh up to 900 pounds. advertisement. The Mirror US. Incredibly rare 9-foot 'doomsday' oarfish washes up sparking 'world-ending' fears. Story by Peter Rubinstein ...

It’s a deep-sea harbinger of doom.. Locals were flabbergasted after a 15-foot oarfish — which is rumored to be a sign of impending earthquakes — drifted ashore on a beach in Chile.

It was an amazing discovery in international waters. And it could mean big — and potentially — bad news if local legends are to be believed.

It was an amazing discovery in international waters. And it could mean big — and potentially — bad news if local legends are to be believed.

It was an amazing discovery in international waters. And it could mean big — and potentially — bad news if local legends are to be believed.

Roughly more than 6 ft long. The oarfish was found dotted with what appeared to be giant bite marks if that isn't ominous enough. The creature which is known as *** messenger from the sea.

It was an amazing discovery in international waters. And it could mean big — and potentially — bad news if local legends are to be believed.