Scientists Capture Incredibly Rare Footage of Deep-Sea Fish Devouring a Whole Shark
Mike McRae, DECEMBER 10, 2020
Feasts are rare on the barren landscape of the ocean depths. So researchers couldn't believe their luck when they stumbled on a feeding frenzy of deep-sea sharks chowing down on a fallen swordfish off the US coast in July 2019. But they never imagined they would also capture footage of one of those sharks becoming the prey for another deep-sea creature.
With their rover hovering nearby, a late arrival took advantage of the submersible's shadow. Nobody might blame a wary fish for holding back while ravenous sharks feed, but this heavyweight had plans to turn one of the diners into its dinner.
Photo courtesy of NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research