Japanese legend has it that the oarfish, which can grow up to 10 meters long, is a messenger from the sea god's palace that can herald either a great catch or an earthquake. The fish dwell at ...

Oarfish have been found around the globe, but one particular country's history with the fish has gathered the most attention: Japan. According to some media reports, oarfish have been associated ...

Due to their size and shape, oarfish resemble ‘sea serpents’ and are seen as a sign of things to come in Japanese mythology where it is known as 'the messenger from the sea dragon god’s palace.' ...