Japanese Spider Crab
If one ever comes across a Japanese Spider Crab, assuming they are a monster is understandable. There is truly nothing like them, and they can be absolutely terrifying to come across in the wild. Even at aquariums or zoos where some happen to be, people are startled by them. These mysterious animals baffle scientists to this day and are being heavily studied. The species can grow up to twelve feet long yet they are almost microscopic when they are first born. What might freak out some is that they come across as a species you’d likely see in a deep ocean territory.
While they do tend to live about 1,000 feet under the surface, there are some that live roughly 150 feet down. This is not an uncommon depth for your average diver. This is the area where most of the larvae tend to hatch too, meaning any adults present are likely to be quite territorial. What might also surprise some is that the Japanese Spider Crab also lives relatively long. Many tend to live between 70 to 100 years on average. They do not tend to go after humans, but if they do, we’re kind of screwed. The claws on the Spider Crab are quite powerful. Oh and another note, they tend to eat pretty much anything. Therefore, we’re not exactly off the menu.