Witness the Mysterious 'Earthquake Fish': Diving Instructor's Rare Encounter

Diving instructor Wang Cheng-ru captures a rare encounter with an "earthquake fish" off Taiwan's coast.

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Legends and local traditions associate the oarfish with seismic activity, surfacing before or after earthquakes.

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The oarfish suffered wounds, possibly from a cookiecutter shark attack, as observed in the footage.

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Oarfish can grow up to 26 feet long, with unconfirmed sightings of even larger specimens reaching 50 feet.

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Wang believes the oarfish swam into shallower waters due to illness, discounting earthquake-related activity.

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Scientifically, there is no evidence linking oarfish sightings to seismic events, but the myth persists.

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Wang Cheng-ru's footage provides valuable insights into the behavior and appearance of the elusive oarfish.

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