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Rare Deep-Sea Fish Known as Omen of Earthquakes Wash up on Japan’s Coast

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Rare Deep-Sea Fish Known as Omen of Earthquakes Wash up on Japan’s Coast
Bank's Oarfish, circa 1850. Hulton Archive/Getty Images
Simon Veazey
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A deep-sea fish said to be a harbinger of earthquakes and tsunamis has stirred up fears in Japan after a number were recently washed ashore.

The oarfish, which can reach over 30 feet in length, is thought to be behind some of the sea serpent myths of the west.

Simon Veazey
Simon Veazey
Freelance Reporter
Simon Veazey is a UK-based journalist who has reported for The Epoch Times since 2006 on various beats, from in-depth coverage of British and European politics to web-based writing on breaking news.
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