A massive “sea dragon” found on a Japanese beach has caused panic among locals who worry it’s a sign of earthquakes

“I think these fish tend to float to the surface when their physical condition deteriorates, so they are usually already dead when they are found,” Motomura said.

“The suspicion that paddlefish are related to seismic activity arose many years ago, but there is no scientific evidence of this connection, so I don’t think people need to worry.”