Considered to be the origin of the sea serpent tale, giant oarfish are a species yet to be largely researched by scientists.

This month's sighting was only the 21st time the fish has been documented to have washed up in California since 1901, according to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

As for why people consider the oarfish to be a “doomsday” fish, NBC News explains that — as oarfish typically dwell in the ...

Oarfish have sparked myths and legends for centuries and are sometimes referred to as "doomsday fish." There is a ...

A member of the Scripps Oceanography team spotted the dead fish outside of San Diego, California. The fish was estimated to ...

Two incredibly rare - and incredibly strange - oarfish have washed up on California beaches this year. Before now, only 18 had been documented on beaches in the state since 1901. Scientists say ...

A rare and almost mythical creature from the deep sea has washed up on a California beach in the form of an oarfish measuring ...

Shark warning signs were posted at Nanakuli Beach Park this morning after a 6-foot shark was observed feeding on a school of fish in the area, according to city officials. The shark warning alert was ...

Powerful storms are expected to impact travel across the U.S. ahead of Thanksgiving travel and the remnants of Sara will ...

The Conservative leader said he will work to bring foreign investment and industry back to Canada with policies similar to Trump's vows to slash taxes and regulations.

Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones has been charged with historical indecent assault and sexual touching offences spanning two decades.