Diving instructor Wang Cheng-ru captures a rare encounter with an “earthquake fish” off Taiwan’s coast. The earthquake fish, known as an oarfish, is rarely seen in the wild due to its preference for deep waters. Legends and local traditions associate the oarfish with seismic activity, surfacing before or after earthquakes. Diver Wang Cheng-ru describes the magnificent appearance of the long and skinny oarfish, resembling a “water dragon.” The oarfish suffered wounds, possibly from a cookiecutter shark attack, as observed in the footage. Wang believes the oarfish swam into shallower waters due to illness, discounting earthquake-related activity. Oarfish can grow up … Continue reading Witness the Mysterious ‘Earthquake Fish’: Diving Instructor’s Rare Encounter