The Morgawr is an alleged sea monster in the folklore of Cornwall, South West England. Morgawr means “sea monster” or “sea giant” in the Cornish language. Cornish lore claims the Morgawr lives in the waters in and around Falmouth Bay off the south coast of Cornwall. Most Morgawr sightings occurred along a stretch of the … Read more
Kraken are legendary, enormous sea monsters supposedly living near Norway, Iceland, and Greenland. However, sailors have been telling tales of the mysterious Kraken all across the globe for centuries. Description Kraken are described as huge sea monsters with many tentacles. Sailors have reported sightings of Kraken for many generations. These legendary sea beasts are alleged … Read more
Trunko is a sea monster that was reported in South Africa in 1924. This massive 50-foot-long creature was reportedly seen fighting with two whales off the coast of Margate, South Africa. Description The descriptions of Trunko create a vivid image of an extraordinary creature. One witness, Hugh Ballance, said the creature looked like a giant … Read more
The Akkorokamui is a sea monster from Ainu folklore. The Ainu regard it as a water spirit or deity. The Ainu are an ethnic group native to the northern islands of the Japanese archipelago, including the island of Hokkaido. The Akkorokamui allegedly lives in Uchiura Bay (Funka Bay), southeast of the island of Hokkaido. However, … Read more