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27 Aquatic Lifeforms You Never Caught While Fishing

by Jill Robinson
Mon, September 10, 2007, 3:00 am PDT

Have you heard about the one that got away? You know, that record-breaking fish your uncle caught last summer? Uh huh. There are probably as many unbelievable fish stories as there are fins in the sea. Though the 27 aquatic beauties featured here are all very real, there's a slim to zero chance they'll ever wind up at the end of your line. But that shouldn't stop you from taking a gander at what's below the watery surface. From the cute axolotl to the creepy predatory snaggletooth, the bulldog-like stargazer to the fantastical "Dumbo" octopus, and the elegant leafy sea dragon to the lumpfish with a face only its mother could love—these real-life animals are awe-inspiring. If they bring out the angler in you, check out the parent site, Bounty Fishing Blog, where you can sign up for fishing tournaments and give your uncle a little friendly competition.

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Posted by arkyman_84 | Mon, September 10, 2007, 3:54 am PDT

I like the new format. The old format made me lose interest.

Posted by tlhmarilyn007 | Mon, September 10, 2007, 12:38 pm PDT

Awesome pics and great info. My child said "Whoa, SCARY"

Posted by metalgirl162002 | Mon, September 10, 2007, 5:29 pm PDT

I loved this site! I'm always interested in unusual creatures, especially ones that live in the ocean!

Posted by jeffrey_r_mcintyre | Tue, September 11, 2007, 6:22 am PDT

Sorry, but fishing in Minnesota it's fairly common to catch an eelpout....

Posted by texastechnoman | Tue, September 11, 2007, 6:23 am PDT

Sorry, but fishing in Minnesota it's fairly common to catch an eelpout....

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