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A group of divers recently made a remarkable discovery when they came across a
massive deep-sea fish known as the Russell’s oarfish, which exhibited bite marks
along its long body. Believed to have been caused by a cookiecutter shark, these
round bitemarks added to the intrigue surrounding the fish, often referred to as
the ‘Harbinger of doom.’

The Russell’s oarfish was spotted near the ocean surface, leading the divers to
speculate that the large fish was close to death. Diving instructor Wang
Cheng-Ru, who captured images of the oarfish off the coast of Ruifang, Taiwan,
explained that it likely ventured into shallower waters due to its deteriorating
condition. Wang, with years of scuba diving experience, mentioned that this was
his first encounter with an oarfish.








Measuring approximately two metres in length, the injured Russell’s oarfish
bears a resemblance to sea serpents due to its size and shape. In Japanese
mythology, oarfish are considered as harbingers of earthquakes and misfortune.
This belief gained attention following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
when a number of these rarely seen fish washed ashore in Japan between 2009 and
2010.



However, it is important to note that the Ecuadoran Geophysical Institute stated
in August 2022 that the myth linking oarfish to earthquakes has no scientific
validity. Despite their association with natural disasters, oarfish are
fascinating creatures. They are among the longest fish in the ocean, capable of
reaching lengths of up to 17 metres (56 ft) and weighing over 200 kgs (441 lbs).
Oarfish have a scaleless body with a slimy, silvery protective coating called
guanine. Their dorsal fin starts between their eyes and extends to their tail.

These adaptable fish can be found in most of the world’s oceans, excluding the
polar regions, thanks to their ability to tolerate various temperatures. Oarfish
inhabit depths of up to 1,000 metres (3,280 feet), making sightings relatively
uncommon. Occasionally, they may wash up on beaches following storms or when
they sustain significant injuries. Despite their mysterious nature, scientific
studies have yet to establish a link between oarfish and seismic events.








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A Texas beachgoer stumbled upon a not-so-small find along the shoreline in
Mustang Island's Port Aransas and posted photos of the large gray sea star she
discovered.  

Christina Biery posted a photo to Facebook of a starfish she spotted in
Port Aransas Wednesday. The starfish was on the shore, out of the water and had
its arms curving upward into the air, so they were not touching the sand. 

A science director for the Coast Fisheries Division of Texas Parks and Wildlife
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A video she posted also shows the starfish on the move, with a close-up angle
showing the starfish’s tube feet on its underside moving as the starfish crawls
across the beach. An adult starfish can move about three feet per minute,
according to the National Ocean Service. 



Biery said she picked up the starfish and put it back in the water after finding
it.

Gray sea stars usually live in shallow water and can grow up to have a 1-foot
arm span, according to Texas A&M University at Galveston. 

Other members of the Facebook group Biery posted the photo to — Shutter Bugs
Port Aransas — took to the comment section with a range of thoughts on the
star-sighting. One called the starfish “kind of creepy,” while another said it
looked “alien-like.” Many others used words like amazing or awesome. 

Port Aransas is right on the Texas shore and 13 miles from Corpus Christi city
center. 

Gray sea stars live along the water spanning from Virginia to the Gulf of Mexico
and Brazil, according to the Tybee Island Marine Science Center. 






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