Part human, part fish, stories about these creatures can be found all over the world.
Mermaids
This friendly little sea monster is the titular protagonist of a Pixar movie
Luca
If you're ever deep sea diving, don’t go into the light, or you might just find yourself in the jaws of this terrifying fish.
Angler fish
Commonly depicted as a plesiosaur, this not-so-wee beastie is said to dwell in a lake in the Scottish Highlands
Loch Ness Monster
These slithering beings are perhaps the most commonly depicted of sea monsters
Sea serpents
Half-woman, half-octopus, this larger than life lady is the antagonist of Disney classic “The Little Mermaid”
Ursula
Likely the inspiration for the Kraken, this creature was thought to be a myth until about 150 years ago, and a live one wasn’t caught on film until 10 years ago.
Giant Squid
The scariest shape in the sea, this area in the Atlantic ocean is said to be the home of all sorts of weird things, including the disappearance of dozens of ships and planes.
The Bermuda Triangle
This famous sea monster is usually depicted as a giant, ship-eating octopus. “Release the…?”
This great white shark was the star and titular character of a Steven Spielberg movie
Jaws
When an eel’s five feet long, and has two sets of jaws
Though scientists believe it went extinct about 3 million years ago, lots of people like to think this giant shark is still terrorizing the deep
In Scottish folklore, these creatures usually look like horses. Try to ride one, though, and you might find yourself taking an unwanted dip in the water.
Kelpie
Though he’s mostly known for smashing buildings and breathing fire, this kaiju was originally a sea creature, who was mutated by nuclear radiation
Godzilla
Named after a tropical fruit, these crustaceans live in the Pacific, and can grow up to 3 feet across.
Coconut crabs
This ghost ship was featured in Pirates of the Carribean, where it was said to be captained by Davy Jones himself
The Flying Dutchman