Anglerfish have got an angle all right, but it's definitely not to win anyone over with their spooky visage. Rather, their end game is to attract prey using a form of fishing known as angling, where an angle (hook) is used to lure in and catch an unsuspecting fish.

Just like a fisherman sitting with a fishing rod in hand, anglerfish do indeed fish, except they do it from the ocean floor . No tackle box or bait needed.

Visually (and Dangerously) Captivating

The carnivorous female anglerfish are ambush predators who use unique strategy to obtain prey.

They wait patiently in the depths of the sparsely populated deep sea to lure in their next meal. They wiggle and "angle" a fishing pole-like extension of their dorsal fin that protrudes from their head and emits light.

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