Most 5 Famous Creepy Deep Sea Creatures

Most 5 Famous Creepy Deep Sea Creatures

Meet some amazing animals that inhabit our world!. You may find it unbelievable... but, some of the most beautiful oceans also contain the world's scariest underwater creatures. They are dwelling at the bottom of the sea, and are rarely seen by humans.

Number One - Red-Lipped Batfish

Red lips can be attractive, but not when it comes to the Red-lipped Batfish. This creepy sea creature lives in tropical climates about 10 to 250 feet deep in the ocean and those red pouty lips on its dark face paired with those bulging eyes make the Batfish anything but attractive. However, scientists believe that the red lips help the males show off for the females during mating season, and just like the Anglerfish, the Batfish also lures in its prey by using the appendage on its nose that acts just like a fishing rod. It also has unique pectoral and pelvic fins that it uses to walk across the ocean floor. No... this creepy fish doesn't swim, it walks!

Number two - Basking Shark

The basking shark is second largest species of sharks and it's found all over the world. This creepy giant is very recognizable by its tremendously large mouth. In fact, the mouth of the Basking Shark can be well over three feet wide and it has several rows of tiny teeth. In order to eat, The Basking Shark keeps its mouth open while it swims and sifts the plankton from the water.

Number three - Snakehead Fish

Native to China, Russia, and Korea, the Snakehead Fish managed to find its way to the United States. This bizarre fish has the ability to survive in and out of water for long periods of time. Upon inhabiting a pond or a lake, the Snakehead Fish will eat pretty much
anything, from plankton, insects carp to mollusks. Once these food sources get depleted, it simply jumps out and travels to other nearby bodies of water. Shamelessly eating up whatever comes its way. Including frogs, mice, rats, and even small birds.

Number Four - Vampire Squid

While the Vampire Squid possesses a fearsome appearance, this vampire does not suck blood. The name comes from it's intensely creepy red eyes and cloak-like webbing between its arms. It also has two extra filaments that can retract and fins on its mantels that stick out like ears. And unlike other squid, the Vampire Squid uses Fin Propulsion over Jet Propulsion. It doesn't having ink sacs, and doesn't change color. When threatened, it shoots out light orbs instead of black ink, dazing potential predators.

Number Five - Viperfish

This creepy sea-dweller is one of the fiercest ocean predators. It inhabits the sea at depths of 1,500 to 9,000 feet. The large eyes and even larger mouth, take up most of the Viperfish's head. It has sharp glass like teeth, some of which are so long they have to curve backward in order for the Viper Fish to close its mouth. The long dorsal spine of this fearsome looking creature is tipped with a light producing organ, which is used to lure prey. While remaining motionless, the Viperfish turns those lights on and off and then snags its prey with one powerful bite. The Viperfish also has a hinged skull which it can rotate up to swallow bigger prey, while its stomach can expand up to twice it's normal size allowing it to eat a lot more food when available.