Dull in imagery and contrast Discovered on the east coast of Africa is a fish estimated to have originated 300,000,000 years ago. In good state of preservation, scientists hope to establish a vital link in the origin of species. Coelacanth CUS - A 5 ft. fish that looks very fearsome CUS - Scientists puts his finger in the fish's mouth CUS - Scientists has the fish's fin in his hand, the fins resemble crude legs CUS - Scientists picks up the fish's scales CUS - Of the fish's third fin