What is the scariest fish ever?

Here are five of the creepiest fish out there.
  • Goblin shark.
  • Giant isopod.
  • Angler fish.
  • Black swallower.
  • Frilled shark.
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What is the world's scariest fish?

Top 10 Scariest Looking Fish
  • #8: Wels Catfish. ...
  • #7: Alligator Gar. ...
  • #6: Tigerfish. ...
  • #5: Gulper Eel. ...
  • #4: Lamprey [aka Lamprey Eels] ...
  • #3: Cookiecutter Shark [aka Cigar Shark] ...
  • #2: Anglerfish. ...
  • #1: Goblin Shark.
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What's the scariest thing in the ocean?

Here are the top creepy things and creatures you can find in the ocean:
  • Sarcastic fringehead.
  • Zombie worms.
  • Bobbit worms.
  • Giant squids.
  • Underwater rivers.
  • Goblin sharks.
  • Australian box jellyfish.
  • John Doe skeletons.
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Which fish kills most humans?

Of the estimated 1,200 venomous fish species on Earth, the stonefish is the most lethal – with enough toxin to kill an adult human in under an hour.
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What is the craziest fish?

Either way, here are ten of the most unusual fish that have been found swimming in our oceans.
  • Leafy sea dragon.
  • Handfish.
  • Pink See-Through Fantasia.
  • Wobbegong.
  • Christmas tree worm.
  • Red-lipped batfish.
  • Vampire squid.
  • Parrotfish.
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Top 10 Scariest Fish



What is the rarest fish?

What is the rarest fish? Conservationists believe the ornate sleeper ray may be the rarest of all fish species in the ocean, but the red handfish is probably a close second. The Devil's Hole pupfish and tequila splitfin may be the rarest freshwater fishes in the world.
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What is the cutest fish?

Top 10 cutest fish breeds, ranked in order
  • Betta – the Siamese fighting fish.
  • Rainbow kribensis – a freshwater fish from Nigeria and Cameroon. ...
  • Fancy guppy – a colourful common addition to any aquarium. ...
  • Butterflyfish – a group of tropical marine fish. ...
  • Bluefin notho – the colourful fish from Mozambique. ...
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What is the meanest fish?

Piranha. Piranha, also called caribe or piraya, are any of more than 60 species of razor-toothed carnivorous fish of South American rivers and lakes, with a somewhat exaggerated reputation for ferocity. In movies such as Piranha (1978), the piranha has been depicted as a ravenous indiscriminate killer.
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Do sharks eat piranhas?

Sharks can eat up to 2% of their body weight in each attack. That could be upwards of 100lbs. With 25 piranhas weighing about 5lbs on average, the shark could eat just about all the remaining piranhas.
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What is the most powerful fish?

Electric Eel

The electric eel is a long South American fish that produces a powerful electric shock to stun its prey. The electric eel can grow to a massive 2.75 meters and weigh 22kg. Generaly sluggish, it prefers slow-moving fresh water where it is able to surface every few minutes to gulp air.
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What is the scariest shark?

Top 10 Scariest Shark Species
  • #8: Sand Tiger Shark. ...
  • #7: Hammerhead Shark. ...
  • #6: Shortfin Mako Shark. ...
  • #5: Blacktip Shark. ...
  • #4: Oceanic Whitetip Shark. ...
  • #3: Tiger Shark. ...
  • #2: Bull Shark. ...
  • #1: Great White Shark.
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What is the scariest place on Google Earth?

Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico.
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What has NASA found in the ocean?

To their amazement, the scientists discovered vibrant ecosystems around the vents, teeming with marine organisms, such as translucent snailfish and amphipods, tiny flea-like crustaceans, that had never been seen before. "With this discovery, we [came across] a whole new way of living on Earth," says Shank.
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Are sea monsters real?

Mythic Kraken

Hundreds of years ago, European sailors told of a sea monster called the kraken that could toss ships into the air with its many long arms. Today we know sea monsters aren't real--but a living sea animal, the giant squid, has 10 arms and can grow longer than a school bus.
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Is there a dragon fish?

dragonfish, also called sea moth, any of about five species of small marine fishes comprising the family Pegasidae and the order Pegasiformes. Dragonfish are found in warm Indo-Pacific waters. They are small (to about 16 centimetres [6 1/2 inches] long), elongated fish encased in bony rings of armour.
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What is the scariest creature?

Top Ten Big Scary Looking Animals
  • Black Flying Fox: ...
  • Goliath Tigerfish. ...
  • Emperor Scorpion. ...
  • Goliath Bird-eating Spider. ...
  • Asian Giant Hornet. ...
  • Tarantula Hawk. ...
  • Lion's Mane Jellyfish. The largest known jellyfish, its tentacles can reach up to 60 m long. ...
  • African Giant Millipede.
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What fish can eat a human?

Fish That Eat People
  • Sharks - Have Eaten People. The first dangerous fish that comes to mind is probably a shark. ...
  • Piranhas - Might Eat People. These schooling fish have been the villains of many legends along the Amazon River. ...
  • Goliath Tigerfish - Could Eat People. ...
  • Dangerous Fish.
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What are piranhas afraid of?

They are terribly scared of human hands - at best, they are not interested at all. But I have to admit that I, too, had to find this out for myself. In January this year, I happened to get unusual pets: seven Pygocentrus nattereri, also known as red-bellied piranha.
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What fish is worse than a piranha?

Goliath Tigerfish

Goliath tigerfish are incredibly fearsome with their large, protruding teeth and are known as the African equivalent of a piranha. In fact, Goliath tigerfish are the only freshwater fish in Africa that are actively known to attack humans.
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What is the fastest fish in the world?

The Sailfish is the Fastest Fish in the World.
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What is the ugliest fish?

The grumpy-looking, gelatinous blobfish has won a public vote to become the official mascot of the Ugly Animal Preservation Society. This gives the fish the unofficial title of world's ugliest animal.
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What kind of fish is dory?

On coral reefs, “Dory,” the small vibrant blue fish with black stripes and a yellow tail, is known by several other names: Hippo Tang, Royal Blue Tang, Regal Tang, Palette Surgeonfish and by the scientific name Paracanthurus hepatus.
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Do fishes sleep?

While fish do not sleep in the same way that land mammals sleep, most fish do rest. Research shows that fish may reduce their activity and metabolism while remaining alert to danger. Some fish float in place, some wedge themselves into a secure spot in the mud or coral, and some even locate a suitable nest.
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