A recent video captured by scientists exploring the deep ocean has left many viewers feeling uneasy. Shared initially by OceanX—a nonprofit dedicated to ocean conservation—the footage shows a rare glimpse of the bluntnose sixgill shark, a prehistoric deep-sea predator that has roamed the Earth since before the dinosaurs.
What makes the video remarkable is that the team was able to tag the shark while still inside their submarine. Traditionally, tagging required bringing the animal to the surface. Dr. Dean Grubbs of FSU Marine Lab led the mission, marking a first in deep-sea shark research.
The shark’s size and speed stunned the scientists, but what truly unsettled viewers was its eerily human-like eye, shown close to the vessel. Social media users described chills and nightmares from the intense eye contact it made.
One viewer said, “I got chills when the shark opened its eyes, never seen anything like that.” Others called the gaze “pure creepiness” or compared it to an “animated human eye.” Despite its frightening appearance, some also admired the biological wonder behind such a unique feature.
Experts suggest these sharks mostly rely on senses other than sight, making the rare eye opening all the more fascinating.
For those who brave the depths with sharks, spotting a stare like that may be as thrilling as it is creepy.
