18 Terrifying Deep Sea Monsters That’ll Keep Us Firmly on Land

Daniel Bonfiglio Published 11/25/2024 in wtf

The deep ocean is like another planet. Creatures that have remained unchanged for millions of years, molded by intense pressures, scarce resources, and almost a total lack of light. Entire extinction events have passed them by, and looking at some is like looking into a prehistoric age.

Not to mention "deep sea gigantism," the scientific term for "EVERYTHING IS WAY BIGGER DOWN THERE!" Yeah, the deep sea is pretty scary. Here are some of the terrifying creatures we'd rather not remember are living beneath us.

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Fangtooth fish.
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Japanese spider crab.
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The Bigfin Squid seen in the Pacific Ocean.
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Anglerfish. Everyone's favorite deep sea fish.
7.
Frilled Shark.
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A creepy moray eel hides deep in the darkness of the ocean.
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The Sloane’s viperfish.
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Stargazer. Hiding beneath the sand, it has a strong bite, venomous spines, and delivers electric shocks.
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Vampire squid.
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Terrible-claw lobster. An apt name.
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Atlantic wolffish.

1.
Fangtooth fish.
2.
Japanese spider crab.
3.
4.
The Bigfin Squid seen in the Pacific Ocean.
5.
6.
Anglerfish. Everyone's favorite deep sea fish.
7.
Frilled Shark.
8.
9.
A creepy moray eel hides deep in the darkness of the ocean.
10.
11.
The Sloane’s viperfish.
12.
13.
14.
Stargazer. Hiding beneath the sand, it has a strong bite, venomous spines, and delivers electric shocks.
15.
Vampire squid.
16.
17.
Terrible-claw lobster. An apt name.
18.
Atlantic wolffish.