The Bloop

In 1997, researchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recorded a mysterious low-frequency sound, reminiscent of a loud gurgle. The news immediately spread around the world and attracted the attention of the military. The sound was subsequently dubbed "Bloop." Scientists are still trying to determine the existence of this monster. In 2019, research revealed a strong tremor in the slabs of the ocean floor. A diagram by the researchers showed that the fault formed a small crater, confirming its life cycle is still active. It is unknown whether the Bloop was responsible. Photographs showed that NOAA spotted a small specimen, resembling a calf, but scientists said research was impossible due to the great depth. One can only hope that the monster remains at this depth.

Whatever the Bloop was, it, he, she, or he, had a specific amplitude that could be detected by tracking equipment 1,234 kilometers from the location where its movements were recorded. NOAA and the US Navy began to speculate that it was a massive creature that had either drowned or slapped its tail against the water. Furthermore, it was discovered that the sound emanated near the location of H.P. Lovecraft's city of R'lyeh, where Cthulhu slumbers long ago.

NOAA has put forward the theory that the sound comes from an iceberg.

It is a creature of enormous size, larger than a blue whale. Its length is approximately 163 meters, with some sources reaching up to 600 meters. The Bloop is most likely a cetacean.

How exactly this creature feeds is unknown. Perhaps it feeds like common whales.

It is unknown where this creature's evolution began and where it will go next, but one thing is certain: this mysterious species does not pose a threat to humanity.

• A giant cross between a whale and a shark, black, dark blue or grey in colour.
• Unrealistic dimensions: its length in fantasy is estimated from 70 to 600 meters, which makes it several times larger than a blue whale.
• Enormous Maw: Its main feature is its disproportionately colossal mouth with rows of sharp teeth. In many artworks, it is depicted swimming from the depths with its mouth wide open towards a boat or diver.
• Eyes: small, dark, lifeless or dimly glowing.