David Attenborough is set to unveil the skull of the pliosaur, commonly called the deadliest sea monster ever. The 155-million-year-old fossil was found in Dorset by local collector Kevan Sheehan. Since the discovery, scientists have spent 18 months removing the outer rock covering it to reveal the skull.
The scientists that examined the fossil have since speculated that the fearsome beast may be an entirely new form of genus. Palaeontologist Richard Forrest went so far as to comment: "This is an iconic specimen -- one of the most exciting we have seen in years.
"It was probably the most fearsome predator that ever lived. Standing in front of the skull you can imagine this enormous beast staring straight back at you, fixing you with its binocular vision, and attacking. Just thinking about it raises the hairs on the back of your neck."
David Attenborough is set to unveil the creature at the Dorset County Museum. The fossil was bought by the museum for £20,000 using Heritage Lottery Funds.
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