A new species of giant ichthyosaur, Ichthyotitan severnensis, has been identified in Somerset, England.

The discovery includes a massive jawbone, suggesting the creature was over 82 feet long.

Ichthyotitan severnensis lived approximately 202 million years ago and was still growing at its time of death.

The specimen provides new insights into the marine ecosystem before a major extinction event and the evolutionary history of marine reptiles.

The jawbone will be displayed at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, with hopes for more discoveries to expand knowledge on ancient sea creatures.

This ichthyosaur surpasses the previous record-holder for the largest marine reptile, Shonisaurus sikanniensis.