Fangtooth Fish, Frilled Sharks, Leafy Seadragons and More Creepy Creatures Lurking in the Deep Sea

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The ocean is full of weird and wonderful creatures, and scientists have only scratched the surface of what lurks beneath the waves. But some of the sea life they have discovered are downright monstrous!

If Jaws made you think twice about dipping a toe in the water, these bizarre fish might keep you on dry land forever!

With bulging eyes, needle-sharp teeth and glow-in-the-dark bodies, these sea dwellers look more like movie monsters than real animals. Most pose no danger to humans, but they’ll haunt your dreams! If these oddballs are only the beginning, imagine what’s out there, lurking in the darkness. As technology improves, scientists expect to uncover even more spine-tingling surprises.

Fangtooth

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By the look of this fierce creature, you wouldn’t want to get too close! But those teeth make it look frightening, it’s only about six inches long. These tiny fish enjoy a worldwide distribution in tropical and cold waters alike.

Common Clione

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There’s nothing common about it! Also called the naked sea butterfly, this jelly-like creature lives in the Arctic, North Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans.

Manatee

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These plump, peaceful creatures, which are also known as sea cows, munch on seaweed and consume plants. They are remarkably friendly toward humans and very curious about us, too! They’re an endangered species and are protected by law from harassment.

Frilled Shark

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This lovely is the stuff of nightmares! It’s a toothy killer that can grow up to six feet long. It’s one of the oldest shark species alive and is considered a living fossil as it has many of the physical characteristics of sharks that lived 200 million years ago!

Hatchetfish

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That’s one ugly underbite! These fish produce light to fool predators and make themselves invisible!

Phyllorhiza Punctata

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That’s a fancy name for a jellyfish. You can see it in person in warm waters like the South Pacific.

Flamingo Tongue Snail

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One of the most beautiful tropical creatures in the Caribbean! Inside the shell is a bright-colored animal with tentacles, eyes and a foot that acts as a tongue to help it eat.

Leafy Seadragon

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Lots of people mistake this leafy-looking critter for seaweed, but it’s a fish! This little guy shares a family with the seahorse, and you can find it around rocky reefs in Australia.