Just before the Iran war started, two doomsday fish were seen on a beach in Mexico. They were still alive when two American sisters spotted them. This is the first sighting in 2026 after six oarfish made an appearance in the year 2025.

Two doomsday fish seen on the same beach right before Iran war started - An ominous sign?

Doomsday fish, believed to bring with it tsunamis, earthquakes and other disasters, has been since several times in 2025. Could they be an ominous sign for humanity? Here are all the times oarfish were seen this year.

All doomsday fish sightings in 2025 - An ominous sign for humanity?

Doomsday fish in India: Fishermen in Tamil Nadu were pleasantly surprised when they saw that they had netted a doomsday fish along with the rest of their catch. This is the second time this year that the oarfish has been seen in India.

Another doomsday fish seen in India this year, twice in Tamil Nadu

Japanese legend tells of a 60-foot oarfish bedecked with horns and jewels, whose appearance was feared as an omen of misfortune. Appearing before the people as a messenger of Ryūjin, the sea god, it had risen from the ocean depths and warned of a "severe epidemic of a great evil illness."

60-foot oarfish with horns spoke of great disaster: The Japanese folk tale of 'doomsday fish'

Doomsday fish are said to bring with them disaster and disease. While scientists do not see a relation, people who believe in Japanese folklore do. There have also been some incidents where the oarfish was spotted before disaster struck. 

From Japan to India: Four times when the 'Doomsday Fish' appeared and bad things followed

The doomsday fish has already been seen four times this year. First in India towards the end of May, then in Australia, and twice in New Zealand. What led these rare creatures to come up from the ocean? These are the recent sightings of the “ominous” fish. 

Doomsday fish seen four times in last 20 days, including in India. Here are all the recent sightings

World | Trending: A group of people at the beach noticed the shiny fish wiggling along the coast and tried to guide it back into the water. Hayes, who was also visiting the area with his wife, began recording the live fish.

Watch | ‘Doomsday fish’ spotted at Mexican coast. Is this a warning for world?

Another oarfish, also known as the "doomsday fish", has come to the shore from deep waters in California. It made an appearance in San Diego County, Southern California, last week.

A second 'doomsday fish' appears in California; third global sighting this year

A rare sea animal has been caught off the Australian coast, a creature also known as the "doomsday fish" in some parts of the world. This fish is formally known as oarfish and is extremely hard to spot.

Another 'doomsday fish' makes an appearance, this time in Australia

A rare, giant "doomsday fish" recently washed up at a California beach, and two days later an earthquake struck the region. You might wonder what the appearance of the fish has to do with the quake.

'Doomsday fish' appears in California. Two days later, earthquake hits LA

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