10 Deep Sea Creatures: From Giants to Monsters

🦑Giant squids can grow up to 43 ft long and live in depths of more than 3,300 ft. They use their long tentacles to capture prey.

🐟Greenland sharks are slow swimmers, but can reach bursts of speed to catch prey. They can live up to 400 years.

🐠Anglerfish use a bioluminescent light on a dorsal spine to attract prey. They have unique mating habits, where males attach themselves to females.

🐬Dolphins in the deep sea enter a stage of deep sleep, keeping one eye and part of their brain awake to detect any threats.

🦈Deep sea sharks, such as the Greenland shark, have a slow metabolism and can go long periods without food in their cold, dark environment.

How deep can giant squids dive?

—Giant squids can dive to depths of more than 3,300 ft. They are adapted to survive in the dark and cold depths of the ocean.

What is the unique hunting strategy of anglerfish?

—Anglerfish use a bioluminescent light on a dorsal spine to attract prey. They wait for unsuspecting animals to swim close and then capture them with their long jaws.

How long do dolphins sleep in the deep sea?

—Dolphins in the deep sea enter a stage of deep sleep, where they shut down half of their brain and keep one eye open to detect threats. They usually sleep for a few hours at a time.

How do deep sea sharks survive without food?

—Deep sea sharks, like the Greenland shark, have a slow metabolism and can go long periods without food. They are adapted to the cold and dark environment of the deep sea.

What is the average lifespan of a Greenland shark?

—Greenland sharks can live up to 400 years, making them one of the longest-living vertebrates on Earth. Their slow metabolism and cold environment contribute to their longevity.

00:00The deep sea is home to fascinating creatures with unique adaptations to survive in the dark and cold depths.

03:21Giant squids can grow up to 43 ft long and live in depths of more than 3,300 ft. They use their long tentacles to capture prey.

06:01Greenland sharks are slow swimmers but can reach bursts of speed to catch prey. They can live up to 400 years.

09:02Anglerfish use a bioluminescent light on a dorsal spine to attract prey. They have unique mating habits, where males attach themselves to females.

11:12Dolphins in the deep sea enter a stage of deep sleep, keeping one eye and part of their brain awake to detect any threats.

13:33Deep-sea sharks, such as the Greenland shark, have a slow metabolism and can go long periods without food in their cold, dark environment.