The Canvey Island Monster is the name given to an unusual creature whose carcass washed up on the shores of Canvey Island, England, in November, 1954. A second, more intact, carcass was discovered in August, 1955.
The 1954 specimen was described as being 76cm (2.4ft) long with thick reddish brown skin, bulging eyes and gills. It was also described as having hind legs with five-toed horseshoe-shaped feet with concave arches - which appeared to be suited for bipedal locomotion - but no forelimbs. Its remains were cremated after a cursory inspection by zoologists who said that it posed no danger to the public. The 1955 specimen was described as being similar to the first but much larger, being 120cm (3.9 ft) long and weighing approximately 11.3kg (25lb). It was sufficiently fresh for its eyes, nostrils and teeth to be studied though no official explanation was given at the time as to what it was or what happened to the carcass.
A Fortean journalist carried out an investigation and interviewed numerous locals who believed the Canvey Island Monster to be in actuality an Anglerfish.
I can see where locals would think this looks like and Anglerfish but Anglers don't have a long tail as you can see in the picture. Anglers also don't have a wide mouth like the reported Canvey. I feel like I seen a fish similar to the Canvey but it wasn't an Angler. If you have seen a fish resembling the Canvey post the name of said fish in the comment box. Thanks.
Monkfish?
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