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Here’s something to keep in mind, the next time you find yourself fancying a quick swim,
to cool down after a hot day on the beach…10 sea creatures that are lurking below
sharing the same waters. Keep our advice. Stay away from them.
Number 10.
Axolotl.
The axolotl is the best known of the Mexican neotenic mole salamanders
Axolotls are used extensively in scientific research due to their ability to regenerate most body parts.
Number 9.
Lizard Fish.
The Lizardfishes are a family, the Synodontidae, of aulopiform fish.
They are found in tropical and subtropical marine waters throughout the world.
Number 8.
Giant Isopod.
Related to both shrimp and crabs, Giant Isopods are found deep in the cold Atlantic waters.
Number 7.
Viper Fish.
A viperfish is a deepwater fish in the genus Chauliodus, with long needle-like teeth
And hinged lower jaws.They grow to lengths of 30-60 cm.
Number 6.
Giant squids.
Giant squids can grow to an incredible size;
estimates put the maximum size at 13 metres for females and 10 metres for males.
Number 5.
Angler Fish.
Anglers are bony fish named for their characteristic mode of predation, wherein a fleshy growth
from the fish's head acts as a lure; this is considered analogous to angling.
Number 4.
Coffin Fish.
Coffinfish are bottom-dwelling fishes found on the continental slopes of the Atlantic,
Indian and Pacific Oceans, at depths of up to 2,000 metres.
Number 3.
Hag Fish.
Hagfish have elongated, eel-like bodies (so flexible they sometimes tie themselves in knots).
They have four hearts, two brains, and a paddle-like tail.
Number 2.
*** Whale.
The *** whale is a marine mammal species, order Cetacea,
A toothed whale having the largest brain of any animal.
Number 1.
The Stargazar.
The stargazers are a family Uranoscopidae of perciform fish
that have eyes on top of their heads.