Back in 2011, 20 oarfish were discovered on Japanese beaches shortly before one of the most powerful earthquakes in the country’s history. “They’re a kind of open ocean, generally deep-sea fish.

Hundreds of years ago, our understanding of the sea was even more limited. Sailors came across many strange creatures, which ...

According to NBC News, the ominous creature lives in the depths of the ocean, making it a rare sight. There have been just 21 recorded oarfish sightings near California beaches since 1901.