Aug 29, 2024, 10:09 PM IST
Known for its bioluminescent lure that dangles from its head to attract prey in the darkness of the deep sea.
A rarely seen creature, the giant squid can grow up to 43 feet long, with large eyes adapted to the pitch-black environment.
This squid has large, red eyes and webbing between its arms, resembling a cloak. It uses bioluminescent organs to ward off predators.
A primitive-looking shark with a snake-like body and frilled gills, it captures prey with sudden lunges.
With its elongated, flat snout and protruding jaws, the goblin shark is a deep-sea predator that looks like a living fossil.
Known for its transparent head and upward-facing eyes that can rotate within a transparent dome, allowing it to spot prey above.
Named after its ear-like fins that resemble Disney’s Dumbo, this octopus glides through the deep sea with a gentle, flapping motion.
A large, crustacean that resembles an oversized pill bug, it scavenges the ocean floor for food.
A small fish with an enormous stomach, capable of swallowing prey larger than itself in a single gulp.