Learn more about early marine animal witness accounts that likely fed mermaid and other sea monster legends.

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.