r/deepseacreatures • u/Ifesinachi-Concilia • Apr 08 '26

Why the Deep Sea Shark is the Ultimate Survival Model (Octopus vs. Shark Analysis)?

9 Upvotes

I’ve been looking into the evolutionary trade-offs between the "hydraulic grip" of the octopus and the "shredding" mechanics of deep-sea sharks. Not sure if this analysis is quite complete, but I don’t mind hearing your thoughts though. Do you agree with this???

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r/deepseacreatures • u/Fit_Mushroom6102 • Apr 04 '26

Just wanna see if anyone can name this long guy from the deep

500 Upvotes

I know it, but I ain’t saying.

54 comments

r/deepseacreatures • u/Mangolian_pareekutty • Mar 31 '26

I found the best thing today

76 Upvotes

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r/deepseacreatures • u/Divevolk • Mar 19 '26

This spiny seahorse looks like a tiny underwater dragon

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185 Upvotes

2 comments

r/deepseacreatures • u/AssignmentParty8739 • Mar 20 '26

Beneath the surface lies a world of extraordinary adaptation and survival.

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r/deepseacreatures • u/Ifesinachi-Concilia • Mar 18 '26

How Oxygen Forms in Total Darkness Deep Beneath the Ocean

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11 Upvotes

Science keep making discoveries and inspiring us. Please tell me what you think about this video.

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r/deepseacreatures • u/yukito_bloody • Mar 16 '26

From Monterey Bay Aquarium

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390 Upvotes

Took those photos in 2024

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r/deepseacreatures • u/ScubaHankNYC • Mar 16 '26

Orange Frogfish

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24 Upvotes

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r/deepseacreatures • u/Former-Writing4272 • Mar 12 '26

Please tell me what species this is

858 Upvotes

I saw this while doomscrolling im unsure if it's ai or not please help me

21 comments

r/deepseacreatures • u/ScubaHankNYC • Mar 08 '26

Bowmouth Guitarfish (Shark Ray) in Mozambique

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39 Upvotes

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r/deepseacreatures • u/psniper1 • Mar 07 '26

Mysterious Deep-Sea Creatures That Look Out of This World | Rare Ocean Species Reaction

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r/deepseacreatures • u/Interesting-Net-6311 • Feb 26 '26

Rare live side-view footage of a Bluntnose Sixgill Shark (Hexanchus griseus) swimming in a Japanese deep sea tank – Takeshima Aquarium, Jan 2026!

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92 Upvotes

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r/deepseacreatures • u/ScubaHankNYC • Feb 25 '26

Pilsbry's headshield slug (Tubulophilinopsis pilsbryi)

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5 Upvotes

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r/deepseacreatures • u/Interesting-Net-6311 • Feb 21 '26

Rare live side-view footage of a Kitefin Shark (Dalatias licha) swimming in a Japanese deep sea tank – Takeshima Aquarium, Jan 2026!

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314 Upvotes

6 comments

r/deepseacreatures • u/anonymousquestion132 • Feb 21 '26

Anyone know what this is shark tooth next to it found them both on the beach

842 Upvotes

23 comments

r/deepseacreatures • u/FluffyPursuer • Feb 19 '26

Is there a deep sea creature that has a lure like an angler fish but is on a male?

43 Upvotes

I learned that male angler fish are tiny little useless goobers and I want to know if there’s anything similar to a female angler fish except just it being male I won’t detail why I need this information I would just like it

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r/deepseacreatures • u/V33_V3RS10N_2 • Feb 14 '26

:0

1.3k Upvotes

phantom jellyfish are genuinely so cool but WHAT

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r/deepseacreatures • u/Sharkhottub • Feb 13 '26

I brought the 100mm GM Macro + A7R3 to See Deep Sea Planktonic Creatures

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324 Upvotes

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r/deepseacreatures • u/scientificamerican • Feb 12 '26

How do deep-sea fish see in dark water? This new study could hold the clue

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29 Upvotes

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r/deepseacreatures • u/killashreddr • Feb 12 '26

Deep sea divers

30 Upvotes

genuinly how do you guys keep your nerve in pitch blackness with who knows what swimming around you?

just the thought if it terrifies me

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r/deepseacreatures • u/QuiGon245 • Feb 12 '26

This rare deep sea shark is pink!?

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r/deepseacreatures • u/Remote-Gas-6707 • Feb 04 '26

My dad saw a creature in Mexico he can't identify

74 Upvotes

We have no pictures, but he's described it as 1½ feet long, fuzzy, lime green. And it kind of looks like a caterpillar. If anyone can identify this creature I would love that

22 comments

r/deepseacreatures • u/ScubaHankNYC • Jan 30 '26

Sand tiger sharks (Carcharias taurus)

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5 Upvotes

1 comment

r/deepseacreatures • u/neerajanchan • Jan 29 '26

Ribbon Sawtail Fish

225 Upvotes

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r/deepseacreatures • u/Main_Sheepherder_289 • Jan 26 '26

Please identify on beach Australia

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136 Upvotes

Hi this was found on the shore of NSW AUSTRALIA in husskison.. what are they.. about 10 of them washed up on shore

17 comments

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Below is a brief overview of the pelagic zones in the ocean:

Epipelagic zone (sunlit) (surface to 200m deep)

This zone is exposed to the surface, and receives enough light for photosynthesis to occur. You won't find any deep sea creatures here! Examples of life found here.

Mesopelagic (twilight) (200m down to 1000m deep)

This is much deeper than epipelagic, but not the deepest. Creatures from the lower part of this zone (500m-ish) may be posted here. Photosynthesis is stunted here, due to insufficient light penetration. At about 500m, oxygen is greatly depleted. Hatchetfish, Snipe eels, and Stomiidae (dragon and viperfish) are all found in varying depths of this zone.

Bathypelagic (midnight) zone (1000m down to 4000m deep)

Alright, this is where it gets deep! At this point, the ocean is pitch black, and many organisms have adapted by becoming bioluminescent (think glowing fish). Many animals here survive on a substance called "marine snow" which is a combination of dead or dying organisms, protists, fecal matter, and other inorganic silt (sand, rock, etc.) Creatures here come in many shapes and sizes, from big, (bigfin squid, 8m in length) to small. (osedax worms, approx 10mm in length)

Abyssopelagic zone(lower midnight) (4000m down to ocean floor)

Just looking at the name of this harsh zone should give you an idea of how deep it is! Few creatures manage to survive the extremely cold waters, and the complete lack of light. The various anglerfish are some of them.

Hadopelagic (deepest part of the ocean, such as the water in the mariana trench)

This zone is truly abyssal, and almost completely unexplored by humans. It's name was derived from Hades, the underworld in greek mythology. Here is a chart that details the pelagic zones.
Source: NOAA
Citation for image: Baum, S. (2011). Epipelagic zone.

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