The “Sea Monster” boasts an otherworldly form, reminiscent of an extraterrestrial creation fused with elements of a fisherman’s catch.
A photograph captures a peculiar pink and white creature, adorned with large, black, alien-like eyes and a distended belly. This enigmatic being has stirred a flurry of speculation across various social media platforms.
Dubbed the “alien” fish, this peculiar specimen made its online debut on March 29, having been ensnared by Jaime Rendón, captain of the Pescado fishing vessel. After a brief encounter with human hands, the sea monster was promptly returned to its natural habitat.
Unusual eyes and three gill slits on each side caught Jaime’s attention.
Jaime initially mistook the creature for a sea monster due to its rough skin, three rows of sharp teeth, and three gill slits along its sides. However, scientists later identified it as an albino shark.
This particular albino shark stood out because it possessed only three gill slits, whereas typical fish have 5-7 on each side. Its eyes were notably dark and oddly shaped. “I was taken aback when I caught the fish, particularly by its eyes,” Jaime remarked.
The fish possesses the remarkable ability to draw in either water or air, allowing it to rapidly expand in size.
Concerned for the creature’s safety, the captain of the fishing vessel Pescado opted to release it back into the ocean. The distinctive inflated abdomen is the defining trait of albino sharks, making them easily identifiable. This particular species has the capability to temporarily take in water or air, causing their bodies to swell rapidly, thereby thwarting potential predators from swallowing them.
Bloated sharks typically exhibit golden-brown eyes and sporadic dark markings across their bodies. Juvenile specimens tend to have lighter hues. The pink and white hues observed on this peculiar fish are attributed to albinism.
The swollen shark possesses a skin hue that is slightly dark.
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