| Pukehina Predator | |
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 A photograph of the corpse | |
| Background | |
| Type | Cryptid |
| Continent | Australia |
| Country | New Zealand |
| One-Time? | Yes |
| Theories | · Cryptid · Zeuglodon · Hoax · A dead killer whale |
The Pukehina Predator was the name given to a strange animal carcass that washed ashore on Pukehina Beach in New Zealand in June of 2014.
Appearance[]
The carcass reportedly stretched about 9 meters (30 feet) in length. It had a slender head with large teeth, and it possessed what appeared to be rudimentary flippers.
Possible Explanations[]
There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:
- An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
- A dead Zeuglodon
- A hoax (possibly a manufactured corpse)
- A dead killer whale
Trivia[]
- According to marine mammal expert Anton van Helden, the carcass is likely the remains of a killer whale.
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| Australian Cryptids |
| Bunyip · Burrunjor · Elephantman · Hairy Lizard · Hook Island Sea Monster · Landsborough Gangle · Moha Moha · Pukehina Predator · Queensland Tiger · Yowie |
| Australian Alien Sightings |
| The Bilambil Heights Alien · Giant Bee of Yorkey's Knob · Kelly Cahill's Encounter |
| Australian UFO Sightings |
| Westall UFO |
| Australian Hauntings |
| Chateau Tongariro · Coalbaggie Haunting · Ghosts of Monte Cristo Homestead · Letta the Doll |
| Australian Phenomena |
| Kaz II · Lismore Glowing Cross |
| Australian Beings |
| The Somerton Man |
| Australian Events |
| Athelstone Murders · Disappearance of Frederick Valentich · Disappearance of Rhianna Barreau |
| Australian Locations |
| Bass Strait Triangle |
Gallery[]
Photo Gallery[]
A photo of the corpse
The location of Pukehina Beach
Video Gallery[]
Strange Pukehina sea creature
Footage of the carcass