For most animals imprinted with spooky names, their "Boo" is much worse than their bite. Humans generally judge grotesque-looking organisms by appearance, so they conjure up nomenclature that would look right at home on the movie marquee for a "Creature Feature."
But even the most menacing-looking animals with shudder-inducing names are more Treat than Trick — as long as they are treated with respect and given the space they need to thrive in their natural environment.
1. Goblin Shark
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This creature’s appearance definitely lives up to its monstrous name. Its jaws — filed with small, but sharp teeth — reside under a long narrow nose. It can thrust its jaws forward — kind of like the creature in the Alien movies.
