Fish with human-like TEETH is caught off the coast of Russia

A deep-sea fisherman, Roman Fedorsov, found a peculiar fish off the coast of Murmansk, Russia, with human-like teeth and leopard-like spots. The unusual species, potentially a ‘wolf eel,’ boasts a full set of molars and powerful jaws to capture and crush prey. Mr. Fedorsov shared his discovery on Instagram, humorously remarking, ‘You can never have too many teeth.’ 

The trawler, known as @rfedortsov_official_account on Instagram, embarks on extended ocean expeditions to uncover enigmatic creatures. The peculiar fish, possibly a ‘wolf eel,’ belongs to the ‘wolf fish family,’ characterized by its human-like teeth and leopard-like spots. These creatures, often dubbed ‘eels that aren’t actually eels,’ primarily feed on crabs, sea urchins, and other hard-shelled fish, using their powerful jaws and molars for crushing prey. Typically, they reach lengths of up to 8.2 feet (2.5 meters) and inhabit the cold waters of the North Pacific at depths of about 656 feet (200 meters). 

 This is the boundary where sunlight starts to diminish, creating a division between the upper surface waters and the enigmatic ‘twilight zone’ below. Mr. Fedorsov’s Instagram followers have responded with a mix of astonishment and apprehension towards this deep-sea creature. One user commented, ‘Wolf eels have a taste for hard-shelled creatures like crabs and clams, but they’re not as aggressive as they appear. Interestingly, they are known to form lifelong partnerships.’

‘They usually only bite when provoked or if their egg clutch is threatened, which is pretty typical behavior for many animals. In fact, they’re quite inquisitive around humans.’ A commenter humorously wrote, ‘(screams) (faints) (thud),’ and another person playfully remarked, ‘At first glance, I thought it was a mutant seal!’ Alongside the presumed wolf eel, Mr. Fedorsov’s Instagram showcases an array of other fish species with an otherworldly appearance. 

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