Previous studies have looked at similar animals, including one "mermaid" that turned out to be a fish that was attached to a wire and wood torso, with human hair for a finishing touch.

Mummy ‘mermaid’ worshipped in Japan actually doll with fish parts By Angela Barbuti Published Feb. 18, 2023 ...

Two new books — “The Magic Fish,” by Trung Le Nguyen, and “The Little Mermaid,” by Jerry Pinkney — open up the possibilities by recasting fairy tales, including a Hans Christian ...

The live-action musical film is a remake of Disney’s 1989 animated fairytale production that starred Jodi Benson as the voice of Ariel. “The Little Mermaid” premieres in theaters on May 26.