Daily mail fish

You're referring to the infamous "Daily Mail Fish"!

The "Daily Mail Fish" is a nickname given to a species of fish that was featured in a Daily Mail article in 2019. The article claimed that the fish, which was identified as a "giant" or "monster" fish, was a new species that had been discovered in the Amazon River.

However, the article was widely criticized for its sensationalized and inaccurate reporting. The fish was actually a well-known species called the Arapaima, which is a large freshwater fish that is native to the Amazon and other parts of South America.

The Daily Mail's article was criticized for its use of sensational language, such as describing the fish as a "giant" or "monster", and for its lack of scientific accuracy. The article also included a photo of the fish that was taken out of context and was not representative of the species as a whole.

The incident sparked a lot of debate about the importance of accurate and responsible reporting in science journalism, and it highlighted the need for journalists to be more careful and transparent in their reporting of scientific discoveries.