The Sea of Cortez, dubbed “the world's aquarium” by Jacques Cousteau, is one of the most diverse marine ecosystems in the world. Otherwise known as the Gulf of California, it separates the Baja California peninsula from the Mexican mainland. The area is home to over 800 species of fish, thousands of marine invertebrates, and several different kinds of of marine mammals, including sea lions, seals, and whales. The area is also well-known hotspot for sharks, including great whites, whale sharks, hammerheads, and threshers.
Based on its alleged size, appearance, and behavior, the creature is rumored to be an existing megalodon. Alleged sightings of living megalodons are the subject of sea monster tales all over the world. However, it's very unlikely that the megalodon is still with us, and that the Black Demon or any other large marine cryptid is an example of one. Megalodon: The Mega-Shark of Days Long Gone |
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