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Legend says this fish sees disaster—now science wants to prove it

Can this rare fish really predict disaster?

Legend says this fish sees disaster—now science wants to prove it
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11/11/2025 12:00 ‧ 1 hour ago | StarsInsider

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According to Japanese folklore, there is a rare species of deep-water fish that can predict earthquakes. Legend has it that whenever an earthquake or tsunami is about to strike, the so-called "doomsday fish" will make the journey up from the depths of the ocean to warn the nearby humans.

As a general rule, it is very rare to spot a doomsday fish in shallow waters. In the past few years, however, that has started to change.

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