The shell was approx. 12-15cm long, found on a rocky ledge in 20m depth, off Malta in the Mediterranean Sea. From one end I saw what I think could be the snail. The „spikes“ were not soft but could be moved slightly when touched. I've searched on the internet but to be honest I don't have a clue what family etc. it belongs to so my search hasn't been successful.
Thanks for helping me out!
pat
In the second photo, it looks like some sort of Triton. We have one in BC that has the same hairy bits. That's about all that I can guess.
Cheers,
Marli
Thanks Marli, I continued my search with your hint and it's probably a Cymatium aquatile.