Calling all biology majors.

Yesterday, the strange beast depicted above washed up on a beach in Montauk, New York.

Since then, the creature has earned the nickname "The Montauk Monster" and left half the Internet speculating what exactly it is.

Is it a new turtle species that has been beaten with the ugly stick? A product of some government experiment gone horribly awry? Or, is it merely a publicity stunt being used to promote an upcoming film?

Time to join the on-going speculation. If bio-whizzes can't figure it out, no one can.

(Photo Source: Gawker)