Mysterious 30-Foot Sea Monster Washed Up on New Zealand Beach Sparks Speculation

A mysterious and massive 30-foot-long sea creature has washed up on a beach in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, leaving locals and experts puzzled and intrigued. The carcass, discovered after violent storms hit the coast, is nearly buried under the sand, with only its head and what appear to be flippers visible.

The 30-foot long carcass of the mysterious sea creature is seen almost buried under the sand on the New Zealand beach in the Bay of Plenty. Only its head and what appear to be flippers are visible

The creature’s bizarre appearance, with jagged and blackened teeth, has sparked various speculations about its identity. Suggestions range from a saltwater crocodile, a giant moray eel, a dolphin, to even a dinosaur.

YouTube user Elizabeth Anne filmed the discovery and shared it on the platform, seeking input from viewers to identify the creature. The video has stirred discussions and captured the imagination of many.

A close-up of the creature's gaping mouth shows its fearsome jagged teeth. This image is one of a series of photographs taken by YouTube user Elizabeth Anne on the Pukehina beach off the coast of New Zealand

An idyllic scene - until you spot the giant sea monster in the foreground. One marine expert believes the carcass is that of a killer whale, an animal that is commonly found around the Bay of Plenty, the location where the beast was found

The creature's mouth, and skin around it resemble a bizarre prehistoric beast. Other suggestions as to what creature is include a giant moray eel and a saltwater crocodile

The sea monster found off the coast of New Zealand is said to be around nine metres long. It has large flippers, seen below the head, but the rest of the animal's body had been torn out

Marine mammal expert Anton van Helden has proposed that the creature’s fin structure resembles that of a killer whale. Killer whales, or orcas, are commonly found around the Bay of Plenty.

Despite the excitement generated by this mysterious find, marine experts and authorities are working to definitively identify the creature. Photos of the carcass have been sent to the New Zealand Department of Conservation and Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium for further analysis.

This intriguing discovery serves as a reminder of the mysteries that lie beneath the ocean’s surface and highlights the need for continued exploration and research to understand the fascinating world of marine life.