The long-standing mystery surrounding a mummified mermaid kept at a Japanese temple has finally been solved. Thanks to a combination of dating and scanning technology, the mermaid has been exposed as a clever fake. Hold onto your fins for this incredible revelation!
The mummified mermaid at the Asakuchi shrine found from the Pacific Ocean between 1736 and 1741 consists of a strangely human face and a tale at the lower part of the body.
Half human, half fish: 300-year-old ‘mermaid mummy being probed by scientists - The mummified creature is believed to have been caught between 1736 and 1741 from the sea. Scientists will now study its origin.