# Frightening Modern Discoveries 8 Scary Fish in the Sea By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-09-09 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scary-fish References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/odd-fishes-you-didnt-know-about.html) This gallery of scary fish is enough to turn any ocean lover into a landlubber. These bizarre sea creatures are all real and still in existence -- information that gives me some serious qualms about wading into any body of water that’s not crystal clear and chlorinated. Here are the ugly fish, in order: 1. Goliath Tigerfish 2. Frilled Shark 3. Blob Fish 4-5. Wolf Fish 6. Rat-Tails or Grenadiers 7-8. Lamprey 9. Basking Shark 10. Goblin Shark If you’re feeling especially intrigued by these extremely ugly fish, watch the video for more. The music’s intense, though, so turn your speakers down if you’re at work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Scary Fish:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in developing new technologies and techniques for studying and conserving scary fish species. - **Bizarre Sea Creatures:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating immersive and educational experiences to showcase and raise awareness about bizarre sea creatures. - **Ugly Fish:** Disruptive innovation can be harnessed in developing sustainable fishing practices and alternative food sources to reduce reliance on ugly fish species. ### Who This Affects Most - **Marine Biology:** Marine biology researchers and scientists can leverage disruptive innovation in technology and data analysis to better understand scary fish species and their ecosystems. - **Tourism and Entertainment:** The tourism and entertainment industries have the opportunity to create unique and immersive experiences centered around showcasing bizarre sea creatures and educating the public about marine life. - **Sustainable Fishing:** Disruptive innovation in the sustainable fishing industry can help reduce the impact on ugly fish species while providing alternative food sources to meet the demands of the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bionic Fishing-Tracking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-positioning-fish.md) - [Unconventional Fish Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woop4.md) - [Fishy Tabletop Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fishy-squishy-crusty-quirky.md) - [Cultivated Seabass Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-alternative.md) - [4K-Enabled Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4kenabled-underwater-drone.md) - [Fish Pic Dating App Bans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-pics.md) - [Monstrous Shower Jellies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lush-shower-jellies.md) - [Aquatic Shark-Inspired Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterborne-drone.md) - [Connected Fish Locators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-echomap-ultra.md)