Feb 21, 2025

From Anglerfish to Goblin sharks: Rare ocean encounters

Siddhartha Jana

A rare Anglerfish sighting

In February 2025, a live black seadevil was spotted near Tenerife's surface for the first time in daylight, surprising experts.

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Potential reasons for surfacing

Deep-sea species may surface due to disease, predator escape, or oceanic disturbances, according to experts.

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Giant Oarfish sightings

Known as the "doomsday fish," huge oarfish appeared in 2013, 2017, and 2024, presumably due to earthquake activity.

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Goblin Shark appearance

In 2014, a goblin shark arrived in Florida, most likely as a result of changing ocean currents or deep-sea trawlers.

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Deep-Sea Jellyfish surprise

Scientists were astounded in 2022 when they spotted a huge Stygiomedusa gigantea jellyfish close to Monterey Bay.

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Frilled Shark discovery

A live frilled shark was found in Japan in 2007, assumed to be unwell or disoriented, making its sighting highly rare.

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