From weird fish that just don't look right,
to monsters of the deep that will make you not want to go swimming, and more! Join us
as we reveal to you some of the most unusual creatures caught while fishing!
16. Giant Mudskipper This first one is deceptive, because you might
look at it and go "oh that's just a nice little fish", but in fact this is the Giant Mudskipper,
a fish that rests in mud flaps across Southeast Asia. Which is fine, except when you go and
infringe on their turf, because they have teeth, and they're willing to bite you.
"But it can't catch me!" you might be saying, well, they honestly can. These fish can go faster
than a human, so you definitely don't want one of these on your tail. Plus, this one is honestly
really big, so don't go tempting fate, ok? 15. Sea Lamprey
If you are looking for truly "monstrous" fish that have been caught, then look no further than
the Sea Lamprey. These creatures aren't just evil looking, they look like something from
a monster movie, especially when you see their mouth and the many ROWS of teeth that they have.
What is important about this creature is two-fold. First, they are VERY old, they're actually rather
primitive in their makeup which makes them honestly kind of unique. The other thing to note
is that they are parasites. To the extent that they'll latch onto fish,
bore through the fish, and then eat them from the inside out! In a word? Gross.
And don't think that they won't latch onto people, because they will if you give them
the chance. If you are unlucky enough to catch one of these creatures in the ocean...throw
it back with haste. 14. Sarcastic fringehead
Here's another monster of the deep. Because when you hear the name Sarcastic fringehead,
you probably don't think it's much of a threat, but you would be dead wrong,
because not unlike a certain lizard above ground, this fish knows how to make its head
bigger than you would expect, and make it seem like a deadlier opponent than it actually is.
That actually goes to speak to the rather special evolution of this fish,
because it's not very long, but if it can make itself seem terrifying? Then yeah, it's going to
go and do that in order to ward off any predators. 13. Velvet Belly Lantern Shark
You might think that sharks are something that aren't really caught by fishermen,
but honestly, there was a time when they were the biggest catches around, to the extent
that they had to be stopped because of the dangers to the population that could happen.
However, some have caught some unique sharks over time, including the Velvet Belly Lantern Shark.
This one is strange because usually they aren't found near the surface
because they tend to be about 1000 feet down, and yet, they have been caught by fisherman.
They're called the "lantern shark" because they can indeed make parts of their body glow to better
light up the waters around them. 12. Chimaera
Also known as the "Spotted Ratfish", this unique creature is unique because...well look at it!
This honestly feels like a fish that was "thrown together at the last minute" and not something
that should be found in the ocean, and yet, it is. Not only does it have a unique body shape,
it's something that has teeth that are very atypical, and as if that wasn't enough,
the dorsal spine is poisonous! Yeah, so despite it looking like a fish that won't make up its
mind about what it is, it's a very dangerous fish and not something you should mess with.
Funnily enough, if this reminds of you another amalgamation creature via the Platypus,
you wouldn't be too far off, as that one looks like an "assortment of parts" as well,
and it too can be venomous. 11. Deepbody boarfish
Yeah...just look at this fish. This is the Deepbody boarfish,
and it's certainly...something. This fish honestly is as big as it looks.
Or in this case, as tall as it looks, and that's nothing to scoff at.
In many ways, it looks like someone stretched out a goldfish to see just how big it could make it!
Another curious thing about this fish is that it's another creature that's a deep sea inhabitant. You
can find them about 1000 feet deep and if you catch one you're going to be in for a surprise.
What honestly surprises most about this fish is that it has a very time mouth and yet is able to
bite down on very big hooks. 10. Silver tripodfish
These names are killing us, we're just saying. The Silver tripodfish is another fish that you
can't help but look at and go, 'That's a real thing?", and yeah, it's a real thing,
a VERY real thing in fact. What's more there are honestly several species of this fish that
have been found and caught over the years. But, as these pictures show, you kind of need to be
careful because they're known to be very spiky and that means you can get hurt if you're not careful.
Plus, look at that tiny mouth! That's not something you're supposed to see on fish.
But it's there! 9. Frogfish
Yes, there honestly is a fish that is named after frogs, and not just because of the color
schemes that remind people of the backs of frogs. Rather, the frogfish is a type of fish
that honestly knows how to "walk on its fins". Yeah, for real. So much so that they're known
to go and walk around reefs and make it seem like swimming is "not cool". They come in lots
of patterns and they've even been found on the surface with no issues. Including one fisherman
noting that he caught a couple because they were found on a milk crate at sea!
Crazy, huh? 8. Sicklefish
You might here that name and think of a very powerful fish that can hurt you like you're
getting cut by a sickle. But no, the sicklefish is honestly just another long fish that you can catch
in the waters of the world. Not that this is a bad thing, because they're quite unique to look at,
and they can be sold to become your dinner. So if you're REALLY hungry,
you might want to go and catch some sicklefish! Seriously though, what is with these fish that are
super elongated in the vertical direction? Were they just tired of the other fish in the sea
having a horizontal advantange? 7. Wolf herring
No, not a Red Herring, a Wolf Herring! Pay attention! And when you see this creatures teeth,
you'll see why this creature might just be a literal wolf in sheeps clothing in terms of how
it looks. Because this herring is long, that's for sure, but its teeth are numerous and sharp!
One fisherman honestly thought he had caught a different species before noticing its teeth and
screaming out loud because he thought he was going to get bit.
So fair warning, this wolf has teeth. Before we continue showing strange
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that way you don't miss ANY of our weekly videos! 6. Tiera batfish
Think we're done with the "tall fish"? Nope, not even close, because here
we have the Tiera batfish. Which some might confuse with Sunfishes for natural reasons,
but yeah, this is a Tiera batfish. What makes their catches so interesting is that they typical
aren't caught at all. They're honestly rather notorious for having an aversion to all kinds
of bait. Which means that most fishermen never seen them no matter what they put on the lure.
So if you DO go and catch one? Take pictures with it and count your lucky stars because
you hit the jackpot in various ways. 5. Swell shark
Why yes, that is a swell shark, thanks for noticing. Oh,
you mean the species is called Swell Shark? Fair enough.
What makes the Swell Shark so special is many-fold. First of all, its teeth are
numerous and frightening in a way that'll make you take pause as you real one in.
Furthermore, this species of shark are known to swell their body size by gulping up air and water.
Yes, that's how they got their name, and that's a very atypical trait for a shark because you rarely
hear of them NEEDING to make their bodies bigger as they're obviously quite large most of the time.
However, while they are special, they are also very aggressive and ill-tempered. You know,
like when they get caught on a fishing line? So be careful when you bring it in, just saying.
4. Spotted unicornfish
Yep, this is a real thing. There is indeed a fish called the Spotted unicornfish,
and it's one of the weirdest fish you are EVER going to see, bar none.
Not the least of which is that for some unnecessary reason...it has a horn! Seriously,
no one is really sure why it has that horn, even fishermen aren't sure,
especially since there are special of this fish that honestly DON'T have a horn.
So why this one? Regardless of the reason, these fish are
hard to catch, and if you do go to the Maldives to get one, you might be in for a long wait.
3. Port Jackson shark With how many sharks we've shown
you so far we might as well call this "Shark Week" or some spinoff of that. But we digress.
These sharks are a type of "Horn Shark" and they can be found in places like Australia. What might
surprise you is that though they have teeth, they usually use them to go and crush things like
Mollusks. Which isn't something you'd think of on a "shark menu". Plus, they're rather large sharks,
so why not go after bigger and better prey? It's hard to say. They're usually rather docile
and not very active during the day. So if you catch one, it's definitely something special.
2 Viper Moray There are several fish in the waters that are
frightening by default, and the Viper Moray are definitely on that list. Morays are a long type
of fish that are aggressive, known to bite, and so much more. The Viper Moray is arguably one of the
more terrifying ones because its teeth are on full display for anyone to see if you are unfortunate
enough to catch them. You need to be mindful as you hold them because they're definitely
going to try and get free to bite you. So in short, it might just be best if
you leave this fish alone. Or don't, and get bit, it's not our fault you didn't listen!
1. Coffin Ray This is the Coffin Ray, and at first glance...you
might not be able to notice that it honestly is a fish. It certainly doesn't look like one,
and you'd be hard-pressed to find things that are honestly very fish-like about it.
But that's actually part of the point. The Coffin Ray are very powerful predators in the water.
Why is that? Because like certain other creatures they are able to produce
electricity in their bodies and give a jolt to both people and fish that are near them.
They can produce 220 volts, and that's enough to cause serious harm, especially
if you're in the water when it shocks you. Thanks for watching everyone! What did you
think of these odd and strange creatures that have been caught by fishermen over the years?
Which ones do you personally think are the oddest or strangest of the bunch? Have you
or someone you know honestly caught some of these fish during your time on the water? Let us know
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