Yep, that's just what I always do when I encounter a freakish unknown sea monster.
"Squished it around" is a technical term, for those not in the know...
I love real scientists. They just say it like it is and dont hide behind doublespeak, euphemisms, and long words like lawyers, politicians, and bureaucrats do. “Squished it around” is simple and clear and not something you have to decipher or ask to be explained like with a college professor or politician.