The Most Terrifying Photos From the Dark Depths of the Ocean

Dragonfish

Although they are found at depths of nearly 2km, the Dragonfish actually starts its life at the surface of the ocean as a result of its egg being buoyant. Like many other deep sea creatures, it eventually becomes capable of producing its own light using a method known as bioluminescence after which it descends to the depths. One of its many light-producing photophores can be found on a barbel attached to its lower jaw, which it most likely uses for hunting. Wonderful.