Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 11 March 2026
Two rare oarfish, dubbed ‘doomsday fish’, spotted together on Cabo San Lucas beach, Mexico.
Exam-focused facts from the 11 March 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Two oarfish were seen struggling near the shore in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, an event described as almost unheard of.
- Beachgoers, including two sisters, attempted to guide both fish back into the sea.
- Oarfish can grow to more than 30 feet in length and normally inhabit the deep ocean, rarely appearing near the surface.
- Sightings of oarfish near coastlines are popularly linked to impending natural disasters, though scientists state there is no evidence supporting a connection to earthquakes or tsunamis.
- The viral video of the incident has garnered nearly two million views on YouTube.