You don’t have to swim in the Mariana Trench to meet some of the scariest fish on Earth. The ocean is home to creatures that look like they swam out of a nightmare.

From massive jaws to bioluminescent lures, these fish aren’t just spooky; they’re nature’s weirdest survivalists.

Let’s dive into the deep and rank the most terrifying fish lurking in the world’s waters.

1. Goblin Shark

With a head shaped like a power drill and a mouth that shoots forward like a slingshot, the goblin shark is every bit as weird as it sounds. This deep-sea creature uses its protrusible jaws to snag prey like squid and crabs. Its skin looks pale and rubbery, almost translucent.

Goblin sharks live far beneath the surface, lurking along the seafloor. Swimmers won’t run into them by accident, but if you did,

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