By Sheetal Kumari | March 3, 2025
With its glowing lure, the anglerfish attracts prey in the pitch-black depths, using its massive jaws for a swift catch.
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Known for its protruding jaw and pinkish skin, this rare shark species is often called a “living fossil” of the deep.
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Despite its spooky name, the vampire squid feeds on marine debris, using its webbed arms for protection against predators.
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This oversized relative of pill bugs survives by scavenging dead marine life, enduring immense pressure on the ocean floor.
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Named for its ear-like fins, the dumbo octopus gracefully glides through deep waters, making it one of the cutest sea creatures.
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Sporting the largest teeth relative to body size, the fangtooth fish thrives in darkness, using its razor-sharp fangs to capture prey.
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With a see-through head and upward-facing eyes, this bizarre fish can track prey through the ocean’s darkest depths.
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With its glowing lure, the anglerfish attracts prey in the pitch-black depths, using its massive jaws for a swift catch.
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With its glowing lure, the anglerfish attracts prey in the pitch-black depths, using its massive jaws for a swift catch.
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