7 Animals Found In The Atlantic That Are Stranger Than The Pacific

Gulper Eel – With a jaw capable of unhinging, this deep-sea predator can engulf prey larger than its body size.

Portuguese Man o' War – Known for its long tentacles that deliver a painful sting, this floating colony of polyps is a fascinating sight.

Frilled Shark – Often called a "living fossil," this rare shark resembles a dragon with its frilly gills and eel-like body.

Goblin Shark – Deep-sea species with an elongated snout, making it one of the strangest predators lurking in the Atlantic.

Hagfish – Dubbed the "slime eel," this bottom-dwelling creature produces an incredible amount of mucus to defend itself from predators.

Wolf-Fish – Equipped with sharp teeth and a powerful bite, this fish is capable of crushing shellfish and other hard prey.

Opah – The first-known warm-blooded fish that can regulate its body temperature, allowing it to thrive in colder Atlantic waters.

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