An oarfish, which can grow up to 17 metres in length. (Catalina Island Marine Institute)
Oarfish deaths in California revive earthquake myths
Some Californians have been spooked by the rare appearance of oarfish washing up on the state's beaches in the past week.
The giant snake-like fish are linked to a number of myths, including one from Japan that says when it comes ashore, an earthquake will follow.
In the land of the San Andreas Fault, people perhaps listen more carefully to harbingers of doom.
