A rare, shimmering oarfish was spotted at Baja California Sur beach in Mexico earlier this month, a fish that some believe is a signal of an impending disaster.

A group of beachgoers was left shocked when a rare, shimmering oarfish surfaced in shallow waters on a beach in Playa El Quemado in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

A mysterious oarfish, often linked to ancient omens of impending doom, has beached itself, unleashing a wave of superstition and fear across the internet.