Images that Reveal the Scary Side of the Ocean

There are indeed plenty of terrifying creatures and unanswered anomalies that lie in the uncharted depths of the ocean. Let’s jump in and explore some of the unchartered nooks and crannies that make up the ocean that may give even the most experienced divers nightmares…

Of course, this isn’t something most of us have to worry about. Sharks aren’t that interested in people, so if you keep your distance, you’re fine. Even the diver who was in the cage this shark got trapped in was fine. The shark did not harm him. All it cared about was freeing itself from the cage.

Yes, it is possible to have an active volcano around a body of water. In fact, there are plenty of underwater volcanoes. When lava hits ocean water, all sorts of reactions occur, including the production of laze – that thick smokey haze you can see in the background. 

Yes, even though they are just seaweed tentacles, it still looks scary from a distance. Would you be able to brave the waves if you were in that situation? 

This one is called the blobfish (Psychrolutes marcidus). However, it’s not so blobby when it’s down in its natural habitat. Researchers discovered this species in the great depths of the ocean where it rarely encounters humans. The blob effect occurs when these fish are rapidly dragged up to the surface of the water. No wonder they always look so sad. 

Whales can be friendly and curious about people, but of course, they also need the utmost respect, especially if you are in their home. Remember to keep your distance from them, and don’t do anything to trigger their beast within.

Oceans can be calm at times, but when they get angry, they can produce big waves. Though the picture above is an artist’s impression, Tsunami waves can be monstrous. 

This photo is from December 2004 and was taken in Phuket, Thailand. The tsunami claimed thousands of lives, including many foreign tourists who were just enjoying their vacations. The water destroyed everything, and it was a painful sight to see for those who went to rescue and rebuild.

Most people would be scared in this situation. Imagine you are being followed by this large life form, and you’re well aware of how many teeth it has. In reality, however, the shark is only curious to see what the person is doing. It didn’t hurt the man who was, as it turns out, excited to have such a close encounter. 

Mick Fanning, an Australian surfer, had a real-life Jaws moment during a major competition in South Africa. Fanning said he was amazed that he was able to stay calm. One of his competitors, Julian Wilson, helped him escape this terrifyingly close encounter.

This is called a basking shark, and it is one of the largest marine species in the world. Its jaw is gigantic, approximately 3 feet in width, lined with hundreds of teeth. This big mouth enables it to consume most of its prey in one swim. However, there’s no need to worry as its favorite food is plankton, not human.

This is called a Lion’s Mane Jellyfish, and it is the largest jellyfish species in the ocean. Though it may look like a gentle, fluffy giant, it has a powerful sting that it uses to catch its prey. Its tentacles can reach up to 120 feet long, which is longer than the many members of the largest whale species, the blue whale. The title, “king of the ocean” fits this creature perfectly!

That massive creature is called the blue whale, and it is the world’s largest creature. It has a length of up to 110 feet and can weigh up to 33,000 tons. While we know that whales are friendly to humans, with just a flick of this creature’s tail, the boat would be knocked over. Just make sure to be friendly to whales as well.

Numerous people would choose not to go beyond the edges of that hole, however, some adventurous humans are determined to discover its hidden treasures. Still, this is not advisable by the experts as there could be anything hiding in the dark.

These small, shrimp-like crustaceans are known as Krill, and they grow to only around 2 inches in length. Small though they may be, they are the fuel that runs the engine of the marine ecosystem. One amazing fact about this creature is that they create their own light so they can see where they are swimming.

However, a human diver was caught up in the scene, and the whale almost sucked the diver in along with thousands of tiny plankton. Thankfully, whale sharks are not a danger to humans, so no harm was done to the diver.

The Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis cemetery was one of the places where the hurricane hit hardest. Many families had their last remaining connection to lost loved ones consumed by the ocean.

Sorry to burst your excitement but that is not a real waterfall. The waterfall is just an illusion created by sand and silt that are in perpetual movement. Due to the marine topography of the place, various shades of blue are visible because of the sand movement.

This picture relates to a local legend that suggests a ginormous octopus lives below the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Regardless of whether the legend is real or not, it wouldn’t hurt to avoid swimming in the vicinity of the bridge!

Scientists have found that octopuses are solitary and territorial. They are either evasive or friendly to humans unless provoked. Avoid invading their personal space, and you will be granted the same level of respect from these noble creatures.

While they may not be monsters, they certainly are playing dress-up. A mature garden eel can grow to a length of anywhere from 1 foot to 11.5 feet. As with many of the creatures on this list, they may look creepy, but they have no desire to harm humans unless they are attacked.

This silhouette is actually of a dolphin, not a shark. How can you tell? Dolphins have a characteristic curve to the back of their dorsal fins. If this were a shark, the back of that top fin would go straight up.

This photo is from Jacob’s Well, which is located in Texas. It is 4,500 feet deep and is considered one of the most dangerous diving spots in the world. Eight people have died swimming in it. If you’re scared, you can just sit by the edge and enjoy the scenery.

This sea creature is called the Great White Shark. It has been confirmed by science that sharks can jump almost 11 feet out of the water to snag their prey. This would be a spectacular sight, so long as you weren’t in the water! 

This is called a goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni). With its elongated snout, chaotic teeth, and highly protrusible jaw, to say this creature is distinctive would be an understatement. Goblin sharks are not usually seen because they like to stay hidden in the depths of the ocean.

The woman in the photo takes it to the next level, focusing on her deep connection with her mantra ray companion. Manta rays aren’t harmful to humans, and they don’t have barbs like stingrays.

It seems that the diver in the photo is taking pictures of the massive mammal for research purposes. However, the photographer should not take this big mammal for granted. Being allowed to get so close is a great privilege.

This is a leopard seal, and they are so adorable they feature in many nature documentaries. While they may look like puppy dogs of the ocean, it’s still important to be careful. No matter how cute a wild animal is, it is still exactly that – wild. 

Sharks are known for their agility and strength. While attacks on humans can and do occur, we pose far more danger to sharks than they do to us. Humans are responsible for killing around 100 million sharks a year, while sharks generally kill less than 10 people per year.

This behavior does help them spot prey, but it doesn’t mean they see humans as potential snacks. Sometimes, they are just acting out of curiosity, wanting to see what on Earth this strange new object in the water is.

In this photo, it seems that the swimmer and the shark are having a great time. Perhaps the shark can feel that the woman won’t hurt him, or perhaps this is simply an excellent Photoshop job.

There is a sad story behind this photo. As the man tried to take a picture of this eel, it reacted badly. The eel bit the photographer and left him with a scar. This story shows that if you want to be respected, you must be respectful as well.

Another surprising fact about sharks is that they have outlived the dinosaurs, meaning they’ve been here for at least 500 million years. In this photo, the shark seems to be playing hide and seek with the photographer.

This warning sign is one of the creepiest ones we’ve ever seen. It goes in hard with a disturbing illustration of the Grim Reaper beckoning the diver to come on in. The text explains why death has such a hold on the cave. Hopefully, any visitors will understand this and won’t try to get their adrenaline rush.

There could be wonderful things hiding underwater. No one knows what creatures and what secrets are lurking down there. This cave is an example of how amazing it is under the sea. In the future, if we have enough technology and gadgets capable of exploring what’s down there, maybe we can all have a glimpse. 

The creature in the photo is called the vampire squid. The name was given to this species because of their blood-red coloration, eye color, and what look like spines on the tentacles. They don’t suck blood like vampires. As a matter of fact, these underwater “vampires” can be found lurking peacefully in the deep. 

This looks like a huge centipede with hundreds of feet, and it looks itchy as well. However, the fisherman who caught it looks happy. Maybe he’s just amazed at the strange sea creature he caught. Did he throw this beast back in the ocean or did he take it home to cook for dinner? We’ll probably never know. 

This place is called the Mariana Trench, located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is indeed the deepest oceanic trench on Earth. The deepest part of this trench is called the Challenger Deep, with a depth of almost 30,000 feet. Diving there is a dangerous activity, but you’d have a wild story if you came out alive.

It’s hard to know if these people can perceive the shark that’s just below them. While many sharks prefer to avoid the breaking waves, some venture in. For this reason, it’s important to have situational awareness when you’re in the ocean.  

The length excluding the mustache, of the lobster, was 2 meters and 60 centimeters. This fisherman was a brave one since the lobster and the ocean were not on his side.

Hopefully, it wasn’t the last eyeball.  As a scuba diver, you would hope that he would be more prepared for the darkest parts of the ocean. And no, we aren’t talking about the ones that lack light.

Although the whales are not phased, maybe the tourists should be. These whales are pouncing with excitement, more than the excitement of man and it can be dangerous to be engulfed in such water and turbulence without the proper safety precautions.

Not only is the ocean vast but there are things that we as humans don’t always see until it is too late.

This team of divers doesn’t stand a chance while facing this giant ocean creature. Talk about a David and Goliath story that won’t have a happy ending. Now is the time to retreat.