While horror likes to fill our heads with terrifying fictional monsters such as demons, ghosts, zombies and vampires, some of the most terrifying creatures imaginable can be found right here on planet Earth. Whether they’re native to the jungles of Madagascar or found in the Deep-Sea, these animals are truly uniquely terrifying. Take a look at 15 of the most shocking creatures known to man in the gallery below and let us know your thoughts on this list in the comments section on social media.
Aye-Aye
Native to: Madagascar
Family: Lemurs
Conservation Status: Endangered
Goblin Shark
Native to: Deep-Sea
Family: Mitsukurinidae
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Northern Stargazer
Native to: Atlantic Ocean
Family: Uranoscopidae
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Star-Nosed Mole
Native to: North America
Family: New World Moles
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Hairy Frogfish
Native to: Coral Reefs
Family: Frogfishes
Conservation Status: Not Extinct
Wolffish
Native to: Cold Water Oceans
Family: Periciform Fish
Conservation Status: Not Extinct
Goliath Tigerfish
Native to: African Freshwaters
Family: African Tetras
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Marine Hatchetfish
Native to: Deep-Sea
Family: Stormiiform
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Lamprey
Native to: Temperate Freshwaters
Family: Jawless Fish
Conservation Status: Not Extinct
Gharial
Native to: Southeast Asia
Family: Crocodilia
Conservation Status: Critically Endangered
Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko
Native to: Madagascar
Family: Geckos
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Lobster Moth Caterpillar
Native to: Europe and Asia
Family: Notodontidae
Conservation Status: Not Extinct
California Condor
Native to: Southwestern USA
Family: New World Vultures
Conservation Status: Critically Endangered
Shoebill
Native to: East Africa
Family: Balaenicipitidae
Conservation Status: Vulnerable
Black Dragonfish
Native to: Deep-Sea
Family: Stormiidae
Conservation Status: Least Concern
