What are some real mermaid true stories from around the world?

The Loch Ness Monster is a well - known real unexplained story. There have been numerous sightings of a large, unknown creature in Loch Ness in Scotland. While some believe it could be a prehistoric survivor like a plesiosaur, others think it might be just misidentifications of known animals or even a hoax, but the mystery endures.

One famous real ghost story is from the Tower of London. It's said to be haunted by the ghosts of many people who were executed there. For example, the ghost of Anne Boleyn has been reported to be seen walking around the tower.

In England, there are stories of hidden Roman treasures. As the Roman Empire declined, it's thought that they hid much of their wealth in various places across Britain. Some of these treasures might be still waiting to be discovered in the English soil.

In Africa, a safari guide once had a close encounter with a lioness. Instead of running, he slowly backed away while maintaining eye contact. The lioness just watched him for a while and then walked away. It was a heart - stopping moment that showed the unpredictability of nature.

In a village in India, a monkey stole a man's spectacles. The man chased the monkey all over the village. Finally, the monkey sat on a tree branch and put the spectacles on its face, looking like a little professor. The whole village had a good laugh watching this scene.

One famous mermaid real story is that of the Feejee mermaid. It was a hoax in the 19th century, created by stitching a monkey's upper body to a fish's lower body. But it captured people's imaginations, making them wonder if mermaids could really exist.

In Japanese folklore, there's the story of the Kuchisake - Onna. She has a slit - mouth and asks people if they think she's pretty. If you answer no, she'll kill you. If you answer yes, she'll slit your mouth to make it like hers. This story was used to keep children in line.

Yes, there are some stories that claim to be about real mermaids. In some cultures, there are legends of half - human, half - fish creatures. For example, in ancient Greek mythology, there were sirens which were somewhat like mermaids. However, from a scientific perspective, there is no evidence of the existence of mermaids as we imagine them with a fish tail and human upper body. But these stories continue to fascinate people around the world.

Well, it's hard to say for sure. While there are many so - called real mermaid sighting stories, most lack conclusive evidence. Some could be misidentifications of sea creatures like manatees or dugongs which from a distance might look somewhat like mermaids. Also, sailors in the old days might have been at sea for a long time and their tired eyes and over - active imaginations could have led them to think they saw mermaids when it was just a strange - looking fish or a wave formation.

Some familiar stories include 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. Jack trades his cow for magic beans, and then climbs the beanstalk to a giant's castle in the sky. 'Beauty and the Beast' is another. A beautiful girl named Belle ends up in a castle with a cursed beast, and through her kindness, she breaks the curse. 'The Ugly Duckling' is also a well - known story. It tells of a duckling that is different from the others but eventually grows into a beautiful swan.