Tales of Kraken first appeared in Scandinavian folklore and Norse mythology as early as the year 1180, when it was first recorded by King Sverre of Norway. The Kraken was said to be the largest ...

The giant squid is a rare and elusive creature, once thought only to exist in stories of sea monsters called krakens. But in 2004, the Museum was offered a nearly complete specimen caught at a depth ...

Sea monsters have a prominent role in myths and legends of most seafaring cultures on Earth and with such inspiring ocean biodiversity, it's not difficult to see why. Join Oliver Crimmen, Senior ...