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Coming in at #1… the blue whale! Not only is the blue whale the largest animal to live on the Earth today, they are also the largest animal to have ever existed on Earth. A blue whale can grow up to 100 feet long and weigh upwards of 200 tons.
- What is the largest sea creature ever caught?
- Could there be a monster in the ocean?
- Is the Megalodon bigger than the blue whale?
- How big is a giant siphonophore?
- Could sea serpents exist?
- Does the Kraken exist?
- Where does Leviathan live?
- What is bigger megalodon or Kraken?
- Why did the megalodon go extinct?
- Did megalodon have any predators?
- Where does siphonophore live?
- What's the longest creature on earth?
- Do siphonophores sting?
- Are dragons real?
- How big do oarfish get?
What is the largest sea creature ever caught?
The longest ocean creature may have just been discovered near Australia — and it looks like a giant galactic swirl. An approximately 150-foot long siphonophore — possibly the longest ocean creature ever recorded — was recently discovered off the coast of Australia.
Could there be a monster in the ocean?
They can be slimy and scaly and are often pictured threatening ships or spouting jets of water. The definition of a "monster" is subjective; further, some sea monsters may have been based on scientifically accepted creatures, such as whales and types of giant and colossal squid.
Is the Megalodon bigger than the blue whale?
When it comes to size, the blue whale dwarfs even the largest megalodon estimates. It's believed blue whales can reach a maximum length of 110 feet (34 meters) and weigh up to 200 tons (400,000 pounds!).
How big is a giant siphonophore?
A giant siphonophore can grow to 130 feet (40 m) in length — longer than a blue whale.
Could sea serpents exist?
Although tales of sea serpents have continued to exist throughout the centuries, no animal has been captured so far that has not proved to belong to a previously well-known group.
Does the Kraken exist?
The Kraken, the mythical beast of the sea, is real. Giant squid live in the dark depths of the ocean, and very little is known about them to this day. ... In June, a NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research expedition captured the first footage of a giant squid in American waters.
Where does Leviathan live?
The Book of Enoch (60:7–9) describes Leviathan as a female monster dwelling in the watery abyss (as Tiamat), while Behemoth is a male monster living in the desert of Dunaydin ("east of Eden").
What is bigger megalodon or Kraken?
The megalodon's main weapon is its rows of enormous teeth. Its favorite pastime is snacking on whales, dolphins and seals. And in the other corner, we have the kraken. This monster is even larger at 39 m (129 ft) long, three times the size of the largest giant squid.
Why did the megalodon go extinct?
Extinction of a mega shark
We know that megalodon had become extinct by the end of the Pliocene (2.6 million years ago), when the planet entered a phase of global cooling. ... As the adult sharks were dependent on tropical waters, the drop in ocean temperatures likely resulted in a significant loss of habitat.
Did megalodon have any predators?
Mature megalodons likely did not have any predators, but newly birthed and juvenile individuals may have been vulnerable to other large predatory sharks, such as great hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna mokarran), whose ranges and nurseries are thought to have overlapped with those of megalodon from the end of the Miocene and ...
Where does siphonophore live?
Siphonophores are highly abundant in the open ocean. They are so fragile, though, that they are rarely found close to shore - the surf and sediment are too much for them. This species, Erenna, is usually only found in deep water.
What's the longest creature on earth?
A deep-sea expedition led by the Schmidt Ocean Institute has discovered 30 potentially new species of marine creatures, including a siphonophore that's thought to be the longest animal ever observed. It has been estimated to be 46 metres long, nearly six times the length of a Routemaster double-decker bus.
Do siphonophores sting?
Like the jellyfish, siphonophores sting with tentacles. ... and it's sting is excruciating. Even worse, it's stingers can break loose. and still do damage floating around on their own.
Are dragons real?
Real dragons do exist, though. The Komodo dragon is the world's largest lizard and can eat nearly anything.
How big do oarfish get?
The maximum reported length of the oarfish is 36 feet (1,100 cm) total length although it is more commonly observed at lengths of approximately 10 feet (300 cm) total length. It is considered the longest bony fish alive in modern times by the Guinness Book of World Records.
