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Lusca
A monster lurks in the blue holes of the Bahamas. Part octopus, part shark, all terror. The Lusca drags swimmers to their death in underwater caves. Locals know to stay away.
Ancient - Present
Blue Holes, Bahamas
50+ witnesses
The Lusca is a sea monster from Caribbean folklore, said to inhabit the blue holes of the Bahamas.
The Legend
According to local folklore:
The Lusca:
- Lives in underwater blue holes
- A hybrid creature
- Half octopus, half shark
- Capable of dragging humans under
- Creates sudden currents
Description
Witnesses describe:
- Octopus-like tentacles
- Shark-like body or head
- Enormous size
- Lurking in cave systems
- Creating whirlpools
Blue Holes
The habitat:
- Underwater caves in the Bahamas
- Extremely deep
- Strong currents
- Dangerous to divers
- Largely unexplored
Scientific Possibility
Some suggest:
- Giant octopus species
- Unknown marine creature
- Exceptionally large known species
- The blue holes could hide unknown life
Danger
The blue holes themselves:
- Have killed many divers
- Strong tidal currents
- Sudden suction effects
- Complex cave systems
- This may explain “Lusca” attacks
Sources
- Caribbean folklore documentation