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Morgawr

Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 Next review Nov 9, 2026

Painted illustration: humped long-necked sea creature in a gray Cornish bay with cliffs — AI rendition based on witness descriptions, not an actual photo.

Falmouth Bay, Cornwall, where Morgawr sightings are reported — Falmouth Bay, Cornwall, where Morgawr sightings are reported · Tim Green from Bradford · CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons) · Image source · License

A sea serpent said to live off Falmouth, Cornwall.

Hoax Verdict: Most likely hoaxed photos built on sea-serpent lore.

Region: Oceans · UK & Europe · United Kingdom
First reports: 1975–76 (Falmouth Bay, Cornwall)

Key sightings

1976: photos by 'Mary F' were published in the Falmouth Packet; the photographer was never identified, and Tony 'Doc' Shiels was later suspected of staging photos.

Best evidence

Photos of unknown authorship, widely suspected as hoaxes.

Sources

Wikipedia: Morgawr (folklore) ↗