World Ocean Day is celebrated every year in June. This year, World Ocean Day 2024 falls on June 8, a Saturday. To celebrate the day, we decided to explore a few scary facts about oceans.
Our oceans are mysterious yet amazing! Every ocean has beauty, with rolling waves and a refreshing breeze. Yet, beneath its surface lies a world filled with terrifying mysteries and creatures that might make you think twice about swimming or being around it. While mermaids and mermen belong to folklore, the real ocean is home to some spine-chilling creatures and phenomena that can defy anyone’s imaginations.
It comes as no surprise then that there are so many horror movies and series based on the ocean, like Jaws and the Deep Blue Sea. These films definitely tap into our fears for the ocean. So, if you are planning to vacation by the ocean but want to be prepared for what may lurk beneath, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered.
Let’s explore the depths of the ocean with some scary facts you wish you probably never knew. The deepest part of the ocean is around 36,200 feet. It is known as the Challenger Deep, and it is located at the southern end of the Mariana Trench in the western Pacific Ocean.
The depths of the oceans are home to some unimaginable creatures. There are dangerous species, like the colossal squid, a giant with eyes as big as basketballs. The ocean is also home to the goblin shark, a scary creature with extending jaws and teeth like jagged nails.
The ocean is home to many.