The Old Man of Monterey Bay
Histories of various sea monster sightings in Monterey Bay over time. Locals' descriptions of monster's appearance. Scientists debate on taxonomic classification of a monster that washed up on Moore Beach in 1925. Includes a comic strip. At the time of this writing, it was noted that the skull can be seen at California Academy's Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco. Lists names of locals including Bill Totten, Malio Stagnaro, and Charles Moore. Mentions a rare beaked whale: Berardius bairdi
Creator:
Dunn, Geoffrey
Source:
Santa Cruz Express
Date: 1985-04-25
Type:
NEWS; DOCUMENT
Coverage:
- 1980s
- 1920s
- 1940s
Identifier: CF-35179
Collection
Citation
Dunn, Geoffrey. “The Old Man of Monterey Bay.” Santa Cruz Express. 1985-04-25. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/111081. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
