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Anglerfish — or folk hero? Why this 6-inch deep-sea fish won over the internet’s hearts
"This could be the first recorded sighting in the world of an adult black devil or abyssal anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) alive, in broad daylight and on the surface!!" read the Instagram caption, originally written in Spanish. According to National Geographic, the black seadevil died shortly after the footage was recorded.
The internet is sobbing over sighting of deep-sea anglerfish surfacing before death: Video
Social media users are reacting to the rare sighting of a black seadevil anglerfish that was spotted on the surface of the water near Tenerife island in Spain.
Video: Black Seadevil, A Rare Deep-Sea Fish, Spotted Swimming Near Ocean's Surface
In what may be the world's first-ever recorded sighting, a black seadevil anglerfish - known for living thousands of feet beneath the ocean's surface - was caught on camera swimming close to the ocean's surface.
The Internet Is in Tears Over the Fate of a Rare Deep-Sea Anglerfish
An anglerfish made a trek to the surface of the ocean only to die after seeing the sun, prompting people to get emotional online.
Deep-sea Anglerfish spotted on ocean's surface
You must have seen videos of a deep-sea Anglerfish going viral on social media. . . At first glance, the black sea devil Anglerfish might seem like a creature born of nightmares. . . The kind of thing that could easily make anyone fear it.
Scientists capture extremely rare footage of a black seadevil
This is only the second time the species has been recorded while alive. “I thought it was A.I.,” says fish biologist Kory ...
Black Seadevil Anglerfish Captures Hearts Nationwide: ‘A Dream Come True’
On January 26, 2025, scientists worldwide were shocked to learn that a black seadevil anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) had ...
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Video shows Black seadevil fish, usually only found in lightless depths of the sea, making rare swim near ocean surface
The marine photographer who captured the footage said it could be the world's first recorded sighting of a black seadevil ...
Meet the Black Seadevil Anglerfish: A Rare Deep-Sea Predator
Dive into the mysterious world of the Black Seadevil Anglerfish, a rare deep-sea predator known for its glowing lure, sharp ...
A Deep-Sea Fish of Nightmares Strays Into Shallow Waters
A scary-looking creature with “devil” in its name was spotted close to the surface off Tenerife, a Spanish island.
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Why The Internet Was Captivated By A Hideous Fish
A video of a gloriously creepy anglerfish inspired tears and poetry online. But why was this deep-sea dweller near the ...
From black seadevil to doomsday fish, 5 deep sea animals that showed up on Earth’s surface for the first time in recent years
In a rare and astonishing event in February 2025, a deep-sea anglerfish—known as the black seadevil—was filmed near the ocean ...
Can This Fish Make You Cry?
It is easy to believe that the black seadevil anglerfish, with its gaping maw of razor-like teeth, a bioluminescent rod ...
People Can’t Stop Crying Over The Tiny Anglerfish Swimming To See Light Before Dying
If you haven't seen the story of the tiny black seadevil anglerfish who swam to the surface to see light before dying yet then congratulations because you ...