These Fishermen Start Freaking Out When They See What It Looks Like Their Massive Catch

Fishermen working the waters near Zhoushan, China, are usually used to the same ordinary catch day after day. One recent outing, however, produced a haul that left two men completely rattled. At first glance, one of them was convinced he was looking at a crocodile lurking beneath the surface. Yet the creature in the water didn’t quite match what anyone expected. So what was it, and why did a short phone video of the encounter spread so quickly online? Press play to see the strange animal that earned a nickname blending two very different creatures.

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