Fisher Discovers Mysterious ‘Baby Dragon’ Sea Creature in Norwegian Waters

Roman Fedortsov, a fisherman known for his captivating Instagram posts showcasing peculiar marine creatures, has once again captured the attention of the online community with his latest find—an enigmatic “dragon-like” fish discovered off the coast of Tromsø, Norway.

Working on commercial trawlers, Fedortsov encountered the unusual-looking creature while fishing in the Norwegian Sea. He managed to snap a photograph of the fish, which exhibits a light pink coloration, prominent eyes, wing-like structures on its body, and a long tail.

Sharing the image with his 646,000 followers on Instagram, Fedortsov accompanied it with a quote: “It’s one thing to chase something nameless, but quite another thing to find it” – G.F. Lovecraft. The post quickly garnered over 22,000 likes, leaving users fascinated by the bizarre appearance of the creature.

Comments from intrigued followers poured in, with one person suggesting, “It looks a little like a newly hatched dragon to me. Lol.” Another user exclaimed, “God. The Dragon. Cool, what! Who is this anyway??” A third comment speculated, “Sea or ocean Chupacabra?!?”

The curiosity continued as another user asked, “What is that?” While someone jokingly remarked, “I think he’s missing two more heads.” A perplexed individual wondered, “What is the name of this miracle?”

Subsequently, it was revealed that the fish belongs to the chimaera family—a cartilaginous fish commonly referred to as “ghost sharks.” These sea creatures, subject to extreme pressure at great depths, often possess alien-like features.

Roman Fedortsov has gained widespread recognition through his Instagram posts, showcasing the peculiar creatures he captures. His fishing expeditions primarily take place in the shallow Barents Sea, which connects to the Arctic Ocean.

Operating in an area known as the Twilight Zone, ranging from 3,300 to 6,600 feet beneath the surface, Fedortsov’s nets explore a portion of the ecosystem that remains largely unexplored by humans. This uncharted territory has unveiled several bizarre species in the past.

These deep-sea inhabitants endure extreme pressure, which contributes to their otherworldly characteristics. Recent peculiar discoveries include a forlorn-looking pale toadfish, a sandy fish that appears to walk along the ocean floor, and a small deep-sea dragon fish known as a stoplight loose jaw.