Ominous deep-sea creature caught: Locals fear looming disaster
A disturbing discovery was made by fishermen participating in night fishing off the coast of Melville Island, Australia. The two men managed to catch an animal known by the local community as the "doomsday fish" because it is believed to appear right before catastrophes.
3:37 PM EDT, October 26, 2024
In recent weeks, Australian media have been abuzz with the incredible catch by two fishermen from the Northern Territory. During one of their night expeditions, they caught one of the rarest and most seldom-seen deep-sea fish. The unusual appearance of the animal perfectly illustrates how unique this catch is.
This fish, which is 36 feet long, habitually resides in ocean depths about 0.6 miles below the water's surface. Its body has adapted to the harsh conditions of the ocean floor, with a long, eel-like shape and, most disturbingly, a large jaw reminiscent of that of a horse.
The whole appearance is complemented by eyes the size of plates. However, this is not the only reason why the fish evokes fear. Local fishermen have known it since medieval times when dead bodies of similar specimens were first recorded washed ashore. Over time, it was noted that this sight was usually linked to certain events.
They caught the "doomsday fish"
The appearance of the "doomsday fish" near people is almost always associated with the arrival of a deadly cataclysm. This was also the case in 2011, when the ocean washed dead deep-sea fish ashore, and just a few weeks later, Japan was hit by an earthquake that claimed the lives of 15,899 people.
Due to the appearance of deep-sea fish near people before cataclysms, they are considered harbingers of bad news. As a result, the local community has given them the nickname "doomsday fish." Legend has it that anyone who sees it receives a sign from a higher power about impending danger.
