Discovery of Mermaid Fossil
Incredible Creature Ruled the Seas 12,000 Years Ago!
by Susan Jimison
Scientists have unearthed the first intact fossil of a “mermaid” and have made the shocking revelation that the beautiful mermaids of legend may have been predatory, dangerous creatures capable of preying on marine life and unfortunate sailors, much like bloodthirsty sharks.
The fossil was found embedded in a protruding limestone rock on the coast of Yugoslavia, near the seaside town of Sibenik (Croatia). Its perfectly preserved remains boast a strong jawline and razor-sharp teeth.
“This creature is female and likely thrived in the depths of the ocean around 12,000 years ago. It perished in an underwater landslide, then became encased in limestone and gradually transformed into a fossil,” said Dr. J Patrick O’Connor, a paleontologist from California, USA, who worked at the nearby Sibenik site.
“This is the most complete mermaid fossil ever discovered in the world. It proves that this creature surpassed the boundaries of mythology and fiction, as it truly existed in our world. It also reveals a stark contrast to the beautiful mermaids of fairy tales. In reality, they were ruthless predators surviving by preying on their victims,” added Dr. O’Connor.
Modern depictions of mermaids, as we know them today, mostly portray them as beautiful aquatic beings, quite different from their real-life appearance 12,000 years ago. Image: Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.
This 1.6-meter-long fossil, from the waist up, takes on a human-like form, with relatively strong arms and a developed, normal-sized head. From the hands extend sharp claws. The eyes lack eyelids and resemble fish eyes.”
Who knows, there may still be some individuals [of mermaids] existing somewhere in the depths of the ocean.
Dr. J. Patrick O’Connor
TS O’Connor. Ảnh: The Weekly World Report
The jaw structure was designed for attacking and tearing apart prey. The razor-sharp fangs are remarkably well-preserved, firmly attached to the jawbone frame.
“We have heard numerous ancient legends about mermaids seducing sailors with their beauty and enchanting songs. But I suppose no one has ever seen these creatures up close and survived to tell what they truly look like.”
“I suppose no one has ever seen these creatures up close and survived to tell what they truly look like. Image: The Weekly World Report.
“From a distance, these creatures may appear captivating, but I can’t help but feel sorry for unfortunate sailors who encounter one. They are cunning, ferocious, and deadly.”
There are many ancient legends that tell of mermaids seducing sailors with their beauty and enchanting songs. Image: cloudfront.net.
Dr. O’Connor published their discovery in the scientific journal Science Exchange of former Yugoslavia. They state that their research indicates that these creatures lived around 10,000 BCE along the coast of Yugoslavia.
Dr. O’Connor further revealed that this marine species may have reached numbers in the millions at some point, but they gradually disappeared along with climate changes.
“We believe they are now extinct. But who can say? Perhaps there are still some individuals [of mermaids] existing somewhere in the depths of the ocean.”
Translator’s commentary:
Although the mermaid fossil discovered on the coast of Yugoslavia has a rather crude and unattractive appearance, it is not sufficient to draw conclusions about the overall image or general depiction of all mermaids. Similar to the human population, it is plausible that mermaids may have various subspecies, races, and different “ethnic groups.” This is reasonable, especially considering that mermaid legends appear worldwide, rather than being limited to a specific local area.
