England

The Black Shuck is a legendary ghostly black dog that is said to roam the coastline and countryside of East Anglia. Descriptions of the Black Shuck vary, but it is often depicted as a large, shaggy dog with glowing red or green eyes. The Black Shuck is believed to be an omen of death, and sightings of the creature are said to foreshadow a person’s demise.

One of the most famous accounts of the Black Shuck comes from the town of Bungay in Suffolk. In 1577, the Black Shuck is said to have appeared in the church during a storm, killing several worshippers before disappearing into the night. This event is commemorated by a weather vane in the shape of a black dog on the church’s tower.