A rare “doomsday” oarfish has washed ashore dead in the Philippines, sparking earthquake fears among superstitious locals.<br /><br />The deep-sea creature, measuring around 5ft long, was discovered by fishermen lying lifeless on the rocks along the shores of Baybay City on 2 August.<br /><br />Its emergence from the ocean alarmed several villagers, who believe the fish to be a harbinger of earthquakes and other natural disasters.<br /><br />Despite suggestions, the connection between the appearance of an oarfish and tsunamis or earthquakes has not been scientifically proven.<br /><br />They typically live between 650 to 3,200 feet below the ocean's surface.
