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Rare Black Devil Fish Spotted, Dies After Encounter

2/10/2025

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A rare sighting of a black devil fish, a deep-sea anglerfish, thrilled researchers off the coast of Tenerife, Spain. Typically lurking 200-2,000 meters below the surface, this adult was spotted during a shark research campaign by Condrik Tenerife. Tragically, it passed away shortly after the encounter and has been sent for further analysis.

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A rare sighting of a black devil fish, a deep-sea anglerfish, thrilled researchers off the coast of Tenerife, Spain. Typically lurking 200-2,000 meters below the surface, this adult was spotted during a shark research campaign by Condrik Tenerife. Tragically, it passed away shortly after the encounter and has been sent for further analysis.