"Unveiling the Enigma: 5 Fascinating Unsolved Mysteries of the Deep Sea"

Introduction: There is no denying that the ocean is the most fascinating place on our planet, and the ocean and space are the two things we are surrounded by, yet we know so little about them. Every time an explorer plunges into the ocean, it's unlikely they will come back up without discovering a new species or variety of creature. But every now and then, an unknown creature is washed up on a beach, or something is spotted during an expedition that cannot be explained. These occurrences once again show us the endless possibilities the ocean is home to.

Shark Eaten by Unknown Sea Creature:

Monster Found Washed Ashore:

In 2008, a mysterious monster was found washed ashore a beach in New York. Although it hasn't been fully identified, after reading a lot about it, it doesn't seem like it came from the ocean.

Creature Carcass Washed Up:

This next one I'm going to talk about most certainly isn't land-based. There isn't a whole lot of information on this, but it was found by a group of people in 2013 on New Zealand's Bay of Plenty beach. The creature's body was 30 feet long, mostly buried under the sand, but its head and a large dorsal fin were visible, leading a marine biologist to think it was most likely an orca because of the distinctive fin. However, the narrow jawline even after decomposition makes it definitely not an orca. It could be an unknown species of whale or an undiscovered creature. The teeth do look similar to that of a killer whale. So, who knows? What do you think? Was it an orca, some type of whale, or a prehistoric creature that we have yet to discover?

The 52 Hertz Whale - The Loneliest Whale in the Ocean:

This next mystery has been around for a while and is quite sad. The 52 Hertz whale, often called the loneliest whale in the ocean, is the story of an unidentified sound recorded in the Pacific Ocean in 1989. It is thought to belong to a solitary unidentified species that is looking for a mate. The 52 Hertz frequency of the sound is much higher than any other known whale call, which adds to its mystery. Despite comprehensive monitoring and searching, nothing has been found, and nobody is sure what is creating the sound. Some speculate it could be a malformed blue whale or a mix of blue whale and another species. If it is a whale's sound, then it could be the call of an undiscovered species, making it one of the ocean's biggest mysteries. A documentary about the search for the 52 Hertz whale, funded by Kickstarter with support from Leonardo DiCaprio, is being released soon. The team recently went out in search of the whale, and I am super excited to see the documentary.

Mysterious Giant Shark in the Mariana Trench:

In early 2000, scientists from Japan conducted a study to learn more about marine life in the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of any of the world's oceans. Located in the western Pacific, the trench is thought to be about 6.8 miles deep. At such depths, it's hard to believe anything could survive. However, surprisingly, there are many fish and living organisms down there, some of which are quite rare. The Japanese scientists were studying an area not far from the trench called the Sargasso. They submerged a container with special bait at a depth of around one mile to capture on camera whatever wanted to feed on it. At first, the camera picked up a few small known sea creatures, followed by a shoal of rare deep-sea sharks measuring six feet long. But the researchers were in for a shock when the sharks scattered quickly, and a huge creature came into view. The size of this creature couldn't be accurately judged from the video footage, but the researchers estimated it to be between 30 to 50 feet in length. If their proportions are correct, this could be the largest shark ever recorded, possibly even surpassing the Guinness World Record for the largest shark at 37 feet. Scientists aren't exactly sure what type of shark it is. Some suggest it could be the long-thought-extinct Megalodon, a gigantic monster of the sea that lived over two million years ago, labeled as the largest and most powerful predator in history.

Another theory is that the footage captured a very large, very rare Pacific sleeper shark. While sleeper sharks can grow up to 23 feet in length, if it was indeed a sleeper, it would have been the biggest and longest of its kind ever spotted.

These five mysterious sea creatures are just a fraction of the unknown species that must be out there. It's highly likely that there are thousands of undiscovered creatures swimming around in the depths of the ocean. Additionally, there are many mythical creatures that people believe could exist, but those will have to wait for another day.

In conclusion, the ocean's enigmatic nature continues to captivate and intrigue us. From strange occurrences like a great white shark meeting an unknown sea creature to mysterious carcasses washing up on shores, the ocean holds many secrets that have yet to be unraveled. As we continue to explore and study the ocean, let us remain open to the possibilities of new discoveries and embrace the wonder that comes with our planet's most fascinating and mysterious realm.