There are some sea creatures living in the ocean that will probably scare you.
lots of ocean sea life According to the National Ocean Service, scientists estimate that 91% of marine species have not yet been classified.
Of all the species found in the ocean, many are amazing to see, while some will send a shiver down your spine.
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Here are 12 that have been discovered Scary sea creatures Those look scary.
There are many scary creatures living in the deep blue ocean, like the two pictured above. (iStock)
- Lampreys (Petromyzontiformes)
- Sea Pig (Scotoplane)
- Blobfish (Psychrolutes marcidus)
- Goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni)
- Frilled Shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus)
- Vampire Squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis)
- Giant isopod (Bathynomus giganteus)
- Stonefish or (Synanceia)
- Black Swallower (Chiasmodon niger)
- Stargazers (Uranoscopidae)
- Anglerfish (Lophiiformes)
- Sloane’s Viperfish (Chauliodus solani)
1. Lamprey (Petromyzontiformes)
Lamprey is a parasitic fish found in the Atlantic Ocean.
The skeleton of a fish is made of cartilage and its mouth is full of sharp teeth.
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These fish suck blood and other bodily fluids from their prey.
In 1835, lampreys were first observed in India Recorded in Lake Ontario, According to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, these fish reached their destination via the Welland Canal.
They soon spread to all five Great Lakes. According to the National Ocean Service, just one sea lamprey kills 40 pounds of fish each year.
Since then, traps have been placed there to help control sea lampreys that have invaded the Great Lakes.
The sea lamprey’s mouth resembles a giant suction device filled with small but sharp teeth. (iStock)
2. Sea Pig (Scotoplane)
Sea pigs can be found on the ocean floor; they crawl on their tiny legs through the muddy sea floor in search of food.
The scientific name of the sea pig is Scotoplane. This creature is very small, its length is only 1.5 to 6 inches.
Researchers have observed hundreds of these tiny creatures roaming the sea floor.
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3. Blobfish (Psychrolutes marcidus)
The blobfish is one of the weirdest fish in the deep blue sea.
It has a drop-like appearance, as you might guess, and is often found at the bottom of the ocean.
The blobfish waits on the ocean floor for its unsuspecting prey to swim by.
The blobfish is a bulky marine creature that often has a wrinkled face. (HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
4. Goblin Shark (Mitsukurina owstoni)
The goblin shark looks very prehistoric.
This shark can be found in the depths of the ocean with its very long nose, small eyes and sharp teeth.
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The colour of this rare species is usually pink or purple-brown.
5. Frilled Shark (Chlamydoselachus anguinus)
Frilled Shark According to Oceana, its gills have a fringed appearance, which gives it its name.
According to sources, its movement is similar to that of a fish, and it mainly seeks out squid to eat.
The frilled shark can grow up to about 7 feet in length.
The frilled shark swims with a similar motion to a fish. (Awashima Marine Park/Getty Images)
6. Vampire Squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis)
According to Smithsonian Oceanography, vampire squid live in dark areas of the ocean, where oxygen levels are low and there are few predators to find them.
Its scientific name, Vampyroteuthis infernalis, translates to “vampire squid from hell,” though according to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the vampire squid is not actually a squid.
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The most distinctive features of vampire squids are their eight arms and large eyes.
7. Giant isopod (Bathynomus giganteus)
You’ve probably never seen a giant isopod, but you’ve probably seen a roly-poly one, giving you a good idea of what this sea creature looks like.
This giant isopod has seven pairs of legs and moves slowly in the depths of the ocean.
According to the Pacific Aquarium, food is limited where giant isopods live, so they rely on both dead and live animals for their food, and feed on food that falls to the ocean floor.
The giant isopod is a strange sea creature that looks like a chubby creature. (Doug Duran/MediaNews Group/The Mercury News via Getty Images)
They are known to go without food for long periods of time. In fact, in aquariums, giant isopods can live up to four years without food, according to the source.
8. Stonefish or (Synanceia)
If you take a cursory look at a photo of the stonefish, you might think you’re looking at a rock in the ocean – but if you look closer you’ll see the stonefish taking shape.
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The stonefish is adept at camouflage and often hides in coral and rocky reefs.
This technique helps it sneak up on its prey without moving much. The stonefish stays absolutely still in place and then ambushes its prey when it comes close to it.
According to the Australian Museum, this fish is the most poisonous fish in the world and can be extremely dangerous to humans.
The stonefish has excellent camouflage skills. It hides in corals and rocks, waiting for unsuspecting prey. (Reinhard Dirscherl\ullstein Bild via Getty Images)
9. Black Swallower (Chiasmodon niger)
The Black Swallower has a very expandable stomach.
Its large stomach allows the black swallow to eat fish much larger than itself, up to only 25 centimeters long, according to Smithsonian Ocean.
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This fish is usually found in brown or black colour.
10. Stargazers (Uranoscopidae)
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This fish has sharp teeth, poisonous thorns and large eyes.
The eyes of these fish are particularly interesting, as they sit on top of their heads, allowing them to peek out through the sand.
Stargazing birds bury themselves in the sea floor in search of prey, with only their eyes visible. (iStock)
According to the Ocean Conservancy, they often catch their prey by hiding under the sand. They keep their bodies hidden, eyes open, until a fish comes into view.
11. Anglerfish (Lophiiformes)
The anglerfish is actually a real creature of the deep sea, not just a bird. The animated monster from “Finding Nemo.”
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In the film, Marlin and Dory are attracted to the glow on the rod tip emanating from the anglerfish’s head before the frightened fish chases them out to sea.
This depiction closely resembles the movements of anglerfish in the ocean.
Anglerfish are usually black in color and can grow up to about 4 feet in length.
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A rod comes out of their head, which is like a fishing rod. Its tip glows, which attracts the prey towards it.
12. Sloane’s Viperfish (Chauliodus solani)
The sharp teeth of the Sloane Viper fish make this creature quite scary.
The Sloane Viper fish has teeth that are more than half the size of its entire head.
This creature is usually found in a dark silver/blue color.
