
Jurassic ichthyosaur kept under a bed for 16 years up for sale at auction
Fisherman James Moore made the find when he spotted a piece of the backbone of what would turn out to be an Ichthyosaur sticking out of the Saltburn in 2007.
Fisherman James Moore made the find when he spotted a piece of the backbone of what would turn out to be an Ichthyosaur sticking out of the Saltburn in 2007.
The print was found in Filey by a local archaeologist and is the largest ever found in the region.
The giant reptile had a wingspan of up to seven metres, not far off a modern day hang glider, a spear-like mouth and razor-sharp teeth.