The treatment of the so-called real-life mermaids in China and South Korea has been brought into question recently. Many who work in profession claim they are being subjected to grueling ...

Just under two months ago, one real-life mermaid suffered horrific wounds in an unprecedented attack launched by a giant fish while she performed in front of families and small children.

It’s not ripped from the headlines, but Tyler Cornack’s comedy “Mermaid” certainly seems inspired by them — specifically, the strange “Florida Man” news stories that have become a meme-friendly ...