Close up of 'sea monsters' are even more frightening than sharks

Sharks are often referred to as "ocean assassins." However, the deep sea bottom also has many creatures that are much more afraid.

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Scorpion fish originated from the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.They often hide in stone niches, the body is covered with fluffy-like scales with many colors to help them camouflage, mingling with their surroundings.Scorpion fish uses inherent toxins to catch prey and drive away enemies.(Source: Getty)

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Monkfish have a wide mouth that makes the opposite person feel quite frightened.(Source: Getty)

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Sea eel has a frightening appearance but in fact it is a rather shy, self-contained creature.(Source: Getty)

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Anglerfish fish is a very rare fish.They only see them in deep waters in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean.(Source: Peter David)

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Rock fish is one of the most unique vertebrates.Its sharp backbones contain enough toxins to kill a large prey.(Source: Getty)

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Like its name, scorpion fish is one of the most poisonous fish.Their venom lies in thorns on the body.(Source: Stocktrek Images)

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A giant squid up to 13m long.(Source: Getty)

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Barracuda fish (or barracuda) do not attack humans, but their teeth still give us an obsession.(Source: Design Pics)