are deep sea creatures dangerous?
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1. Chironex (Box Jellyfish) The most dangerous sea creature on our list might not have rows of razor-sharp teeth (or any visible mouth at all), but it has caused more human deaths in Australia than snakes, sharks and saltwater crocodiles combined.
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Why are they so bad? Because they have a super powerful sting that can & will kill corals & even fish! They can & will breed & multiply like rabbits & can quickly overtake a tank.
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The dumbo octopus (Grimpoteuthis ) is a deep sea animal that lives on the ocean floor at extreme depths of 9,800 to 13,000 feet. They are small animals, around 8 inches tall, and have a pair of fins located on their mantle—their namesake—and webbing between their arms.
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With their slow, gentle demeanors and curlicue tails, seahorses might seem like the most harmless, unassuming creatures under the sea. But they're actually one of the most deadly.
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A bite of puffer fish can paralyze and kill a human, but dolphins have been seen using the spiky lethal creatures as a chew toy, leading humans to wonder if the sea mammals were getting a buzz off the neurotoxin found in the fish. ... Dolphin researchers say they've yet to observe intoxicated dolphins in the wild.
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28. Viperfish. Not much is known about the viperfish, only that it looks immensely odd and terrifying and, of course, very dangerous.
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In reality, it is a relatively docile creature that is only dangerous when provoked. Most attacks by ragged tooth sharks have resulted from inadvertent contact in a way not dissimilar to our interaction with the lazy puffadder, prone to lying still on open patches of ground or paths in the bush.
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Most sea anemones are harmless to humans, but a few highly toxic species (notably Actinodendron arboreum, Phyllodiscus semoni and Stichodactyla spp.) have caused severe injuries and are potentially lethal.
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Diving with Bull Sharks is not without risk. By following a good set of safety procedures that risk can be controlled. While smaller than the “feared” Great White, the bull shark is said to be the most aggressive and deadly shark of all. Bull sharks make up the majority of shark attacks, mostly in shallow, murky waters ...
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Share on Pinterest Some sea urchin species are more dangerous than others. Sea urchins are covered in calcium-filled spines that warn predators of danger. Predators who fail to heed the warning may end up with spines in their skin. Most sea urchin stings are akin to stepping on a large splinter or other sharp objects.
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Tremors Are Real. Scientists have discovered something called "The Devil Worm" deep beneath the Earth. This sucker is the deepest living animal known to man.
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Disturbance of the seafloor The scraping of the ocean floor by machines can alter or destroy deep-sea habitats, leading to the loss of species and fragmentation or loss of ecosystem structure and function.
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Would angler fish be dangerous to humans? humans cannot dive deep enough to encounter angler fish without the aid of a pressurized submersible, and an anglerfish would not survive if raised to the surface of the ocean unless it were maintained in a pressurized environment… so no.
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The Caribbean Reef shark is not an aggressive species and is not considered dangerous to humans unless provoked. However, it is excitable and may make close passes at divers and may bite in the presence of speared fish. Aggressive behaviour may be displayed if the shark feels threatened.
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The Moray Eel One of the most dangerous fish in the sea, the Moray Eel is vicious when disturbed and will attack humans. The jaws of the moray eel are equipped with strong, sharp teeth, enabling them to seize hold of their prey and inflict serious wounds. There are more than 80 species of moray eels.
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Of all the ocean-dwelling beasties, seals and sea lions are among the least threatening. With puppy dog eyes and bristly whiskers, pinnipeds will often pop their curious heads above the water, observing surfers and swimmers, then go on their way.