The bobbit is my favorite worm. It can grow up to a meter, has a stunning purple iridescence, five antennae to sense passing fish and a scissor-like mouth to split prey in half. Most of the body is covered in sand, just enough is exposed to ambush surprised fish. This worm is quite rare, shy, and mysterious.

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Bobbit Worm

The social activity of this fish is rather limited, and the male will sometimes eat the female if she stays around too long after mating.

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Painted Frogfish

These, and many more, juvenile sharks were eager to become grown-up-sharks and tried to hunt small fish all day long. They didn't seem to mind me too much and allowed me to swim with them while they were hunting.