Footage of a giant sea slug caught by a fisherwoman has gone viral on social media, garnering more than 20 million views thanks to its bizarre appearance.
The unusual mollusk was discovered when fishers sank a bait bag and tried to pull it up, only to find the slug clinging to the line.
The footage was shared by Tatiana Lyu, who captured the beast recently.
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“We have never seen such a huge one,” the 40-year-old told What’s The Jam.
The creature, believed to weigh at least 11lbs, caused a stir online due its sheer size and strange appearance.
One social media user commented: “Wow, I’ve never seen something this big every time I go to Yeongduk. Awesome.”
Another person likened it to “whale vomit”.
Someone else said: “You just KNOW they’re gonna eat it!”
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“Don’t eat it, please,” another grossed-out viewer wrote.
Someone else added: “That looks nasty and slimy. Barf.”
The slug was carefully handled and released after the catch, allowing fishers to continue their day on the water.
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While harmless to humans, they remain a rare sight.
The giant sea slug was caught on 27 July off the coast of South Korea.
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