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

Close up of 'sea monsters' are even more frightening than sharks images 1
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)

Close up of 'sea monsters' are even more frightening than sharks images 2
Monkfish have a wide mouth that makes the opposite person feel quite frightened.(Source: Getty)

Close up of 'sea monsters' are even more frightening than sharks images 3
Sea eel has a frightening appearance but in fact it is a rather shy, self-contained creature.(Source: Getty)

Close up of 'sea monsters' are even more frightening than sharks images 4
Anglerfish fish is a very rare fish.They only see them in deep waters in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean.(Source: Peter David)

Close up of 'sea monsters' are even more frightening than sharks images 5
Rock fish is one of the most unique vertebrates.Its sharp backbones contain enough toxins to kill a large prey.(Source: Getty)

Close up of 'sea monsters' are even more frightening than sharks images 6
Like its name, scorpion fish is one of the most poisonous fish.Their venom lies in thorns on the body.(Source: Stocktrek Images)

Close up of 'sea monsters' are even more frightening than sharks images 7
A giant squid up to 13m long.(Source: Getty)

Close up of 'sea monsters' are even more frightening than sharks images 8
Barracuda fish (or barracuda) do not attack humans, but their teeth still give us an obsession.(Source: Design Pics)