A recent social media phenomenon involving an exotic animal specialist from Miami, Florida, has been debunked as a hoax.

Mike Holston, also known as “The Real Tarzan,” claimed that he had captured an “Algerian gorilla fish” with an ape-like face that “feasts on whales.” However, experts have confirmed that there is no such creature.

The picture that Holston shared on social media showed a ɱaп holding up a large fish with an unusual appearance.

Holston claimed that this was an adult male Algerian gorilla fish, which typically grow to about 3-4 feet in length. He also claimed that the fish had been eating baby whales and had fully maxed out in size.

Holston went on to share more supposed facts about the creature, such as the fact that it lays 34 eggs on land and turns bright red during mating season.

He even claimed that the fish can live up to 13 years old, but if circumcised, can live up to 48 years.

Despite the ridiculousness of Holston’s claims, ɱaпy people rushed to share their own supposed facts about the Algerian gorilla fish. The hoax spiraled out of control and was widely shared on social media.

However, experts have since confirmed that there is no such thing as an Algerian gorilla fish. The creature is a complete fabrication, likely created as a publicity stunt or a joke.

It’s not uncommon for social media users to fall for hoaxes and myths, especially when they involve unusual or exotic creatures.

However, it’s important to fact-check claims before sharing them with others. In this case, a little bit of research would have quickly revealed that the Algerian gorilla fish was nothing more than a social media myth.