The whale in question is a fin whale, the second largest type of whale after a blue whale, as well as the second largest animal in the world.
Sea butterflies are not known to sting or harm humans.
The identification of the wreck offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, enabling us to learn more about the maritime history of the 17th century.
One Texan beachgoer posted on Facebook two pictures of this horrifying-looking fish and didn't know what it was.
Archaeologists from Parks Canada, accompanied by Inuit Guardians from the Nattilik Heritage Society, conducted excavations at the wrecks of the HMS Erebus and the HMS Terror.
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