Wednesday, February 25, 2015

The Real (And Horrible) Sea Creatures These People Discovered Will Give You Chills

When you're a fisherman, you can expect to see some pretty crazy things while out at sea. Sure, the bobbing blue of the ocean might get tedious after a while, but the stuff you pull from its depths can be nothing short of shocking.
Recently, Garry Warrick of South Australia reeled in a mean-looking fish that had two mouths...but that's not the weirdest thing that popped out of the deep ocean. These other creatures have either been caught by anglers or washed ashore...and they're all a little more than creepy

1. Goblin Shark





The Goblin Shark is a deep-sea shark that can grow to well over 20 feet in length. It is called a ‘Goblin Shark’ because it looks super freaky, what many think a goblin might look like. It has crazy long evil teeth and a big horn thing on top of it’s head. This creepy shark was caught by fisherman outside of Australia. It's rare to see a goblin shark near the surface, since usually this creature lives near the bottom of the ocean

2. A giant oarfish




This large, serpent-like fish is also a deep sea dweller. It is rare to see, but in the past 5 years there have been multiple instances of these fish washing ashore.

3. A South American pachu fish


This frightening fish that was caught has been known to feed on the testicles of those who go into its territory. Not only that, but this one in particular was found in Michigan. Not South America.

4. The giant Lion's Mane jellyfish


From time to time, jellyfish wash ashore. However, it's rare to see one like THIS, the giant Lion's Mane jellyfish. (Important note: the Lion's Mane is one of the largest jellyfish in the world.)

5. A lancetfish


Lancetfish typically stick to the open ocean...and you should be glad they do. (Just look at those razor-sharp teeth.) However, a fisherman in North Carolina was able to pull this terrifying beauty in. Don't worry, though. The fish is a known cannibalistic species, so at the very least, it would probably avoid humans. Probably.


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