Recreational divers may eventually reach depths of 30 meters, and some of the best divers in the world could finally get closer to the 100-meter limit. Still, the ocean remains a widely unexplored place. Even with professional gear and advanced equipment, few people will ever see these five amazing deep-sea animals.
Viperfish
This fish is often seen as one of the most elusive and terrifying because they can live for 40 years in the wild but die within just a few hours in captivity. This fish captures its prey with a small organic light on its fin before dislocating its lower jaw to swing out and attack.
Giant Isopod
Skimming the floor of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, the Giant Isopod remains one of the most interesting deep-sea animals ever discovered. The “pill bug” can grow up to 16 inches across and survive for multiple years without food due to the scarcity of edible organisms in its habitat.
Blobfish
The blobfish has become popular in recent years due to its odd appearance, but it will rarely be seen in the wild as it lives in depths of over 4,000 feet in specific locations. With absolutely zero muscles, the blobfish floats around and hopes the current will bring prey to it.
Frilled Shark
Considered one of the oldest species in the ocean with limited genetic changes, the Frilled Shark appears to blend a shark and an eel. Very little is known of this animal that lives under 5,000 feet of water and strikes out at wandering prey with an elongated neck.
Dana Octopus Squid
The Dana Octopus Squid is generally considered to be the rarest deep-sea animal in existence today. This giant squid uses organic flashing lights to confuse and blind its prey before lashing out to capture them.
