Top Ten Sea Monster Sightings of All Time

10. The Great Cthulhu Sighting of 1922

In 1922, a team of brave explorers spotted a gargantuan sea monster in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. The creature was described as having tentacles as long as a school bus.

9. The Kraken's Revenge of 1986

Off the coast of Norway, a Norwegian fishing village was terrorized by the wrath of the Kraken. The beast's massive squid-like form was seen breaching the surface of the water, sending villagers scrambling for cover.

8. The Giant Squid of 1955

In the sleepy fishing town of Monterey, California, a gargantuan squid was spotted by a group of amateur photographers. The creature's massive beak was said to be as big as a school bus.

7. The Mermaid of 1976

Off the coast of South Africa, a group of sailors reported seeing a seductive siren-like creature with a shimmering tail and flowing locks of golden hair.

6. The Giant Octopus of 1963

In the Gulf of California, a behemoth octopus was seen wrapped around a ship's anchor, its eight arms entwining the vessel like a living boa constrictor.

5. The Sea Serpent of 1947

A British warship was said to have been attacked by a massive sea serpent, its body as long as a football field.

4. The Giant Turtle of 1912

A group of scientists on a research vessel reported seeing an enormous sea turtle, its shell as big as a house.

3. The Giant Jellyfish of 1981

A group of snorkelers in the Red Sea were stung by a massive jellyfish, its sting as potent as a thousand bee stings.

2. The Colossal Cuttlefish of 1979

Off the coast of New Zealand, a gargantuan cuttlefish was spotted by a group of scuba divers, its eyes as big as manhole covers.

1. The Leviathan of 1925

The biggest of them all, the Leviathan of the Caribbean was seen breaching the surface, its body as long as the Eiffel Tower.

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