Why Sharks get Creepier the Deeper you Go

Why Deep Sea Sharks Appear so Mysterious. Sharks have ruled the deep sea for 450 million years. A time during which sharks have adapted and diversified into an array of weird and wonderful species. Many, like the well-known Great White Shark, have adapted to life in the open ocean, as apex predators at the top of the food chain. But the deeper you go into the gaping void of the deep sea, the more peculiar and otherworldly they become. Let’s take a look at these fascinating, yet often misunderstood inhabitants of the oceans. From the deep sea goblin shark and the sixgill, to the elusive Greenland shark and frilled shark, we'll take a look at why deep sea sharks appear so peculiar. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @naturalworldfacts   00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - The Wonder of Sharks 01:26 - Adaptations of Pelagic Sharks 01:44 - Sharks of the Deep Sea 02:15 - The Evolutionary History of Sharks 02:43 - The First Modern Sharks | The Hexanchiformes 03:08 - Living Fossils | Ancient Adaptations in Sharks 03:29 - The Frilled Shark 03:40 - The Sixgill Shark 03:56 - Why Ancient Sharks Inhabit the Deep Sea 04:48 - Why Deep Sea Sharks have Large Eyes. 04:56 - Biofluorescence in Sharks 05:16 - Why Deep Sea Sharks are so Gigantic 06:04 - The Greenland Shark 06:32 - Feeding Habits of Deep Sea Sharks 07:02 - The Goblin Shark 07:21 - The Megamouth Shark 07:55 - Conclusion: Why Deep Sea Sharks are so Unusual DEEP SEA HUB: https://naturalworldfacts.com/deep-se... Footage used is from YouTube, MBARI, OceanX, the Ocean Exploration Institute and the Schmidt Ocean Institute. Music Used: Psychic Magic by Unicorn Heads A Mystical Experience by Unicorn Heads Cumulus Nimbus by Quincas Moreira #deepsea #wildlife #nature #documentary #ocean #marinebiology #science #biology Resources: https://www.sharksider.com/seven-cool... https://royalsocietypublishing.org/do...