Sharks are often referred to as “ocean killers.” However, in the deep sea, there are many creatures that are much more afraid.
The scorpion fish is native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They often hide in rock holes, their bodies are covered with feather-like scales with many colors to help them camouflage and blend in with their surroundings. Scorpion fish use inherent poison to capture prey and drive away predators. (Source: Getty)
Monkfish has a wide mouth that makes the opposite person feel quite disgusted. (Source: Getty)
Sea eel has a scary appearance, but it is actually a rather shy, self-contained creature. (Source: Getty)
The anglerfish is a very rare fish. They are only found in the deep waters of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. (Source: Peter David)
The fighting fish is one of the most poisonous vertebrates. The sharp barbs on its spine contain enough toxin to kill a large prey. (Source: Getty)
As its name suggests, scorpion fish is one of the most poisonous fish. Their venom is located in the spines on their bodies. (Source: Stocktrek Images)
A giant squid with a length of up to 13m. (Source: Getty)
Barracuda fish (or barracuda) although not attacking humans, their teeth still cause us obsession. (Source: Design Pics)