You have to see this creature that sailors may have mistaken for sea serpents for yourself. An 18-foot oarfish was found off the California coast, and it took 15 people just to hold it!
http://www.nbcnews.com/science/18-foot-sea-monster-terrorizes-internet-oarfish-small-fry-8C11398407
http://www.nbcnews.com/science/18-foot-sea-monster-terrorizes-internet-oarfish-small-fry-8C11398407
Photo by Catalina Island Marine Institute