Remains of ‘largest ever’ prehistoric sea monster found in UK

Experts believe giant ichthyosaur may have been as long or even longer than blue whale

Sea Monster
An artist’s impression of ichthyosaurs
(Image credit: Twitter)

The remains of what experts believe may be the largest sea monster known to science have been discovered on the shore of the Bristol Channel.

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