Grotesque Kraken with pirate hat and treasure chest, wrangling prehistoric creatures underwater.

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Scientists Unearth Evidence of Kraken-like Creatures from Cretaceous Seas

Published April 25, 2026

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Researchers have discovered the existence of enormous Kraken-like sea monsters that lived during the late Cretaceous period, competing with apex predators for dominion over the seas.

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Researchers have discovered evidence of enormous Kraken-like creatures that existed 100 million years ago during the late Cretaceous period. These giant sea monsters competed with large apex predators for dominance in ancient oceans. Fossils and other findings suggest these creatures were formidable hunters in prehistoric times.

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