On social media, a beachgoer was stunned after spotting a quirky fish burying itself in the sand while staring at the onlooker.
The quirky fish, known as the longnosed stargazer, was found washed up on shore in Singapore.
In a viral video on Instagram, Dennis Chan shared a quirky fish that he spotted it when going along p shore
In a viral post titled "Terrifying Staring Fish: The Longnosed Stargazer," the unsettling encounter gained attention.
The post read: "We found a longnosed stargazer on an intertidal exploration in Singapore!
An uncommon and fascinating sight, these quirky fish bury themselves in the sand with only their heads exposed, seemingly gazing at the stars while waiting for unsuspecting prey.
They are similar to stonefish and scorpionfish, which means they also possess venomous spines that can deliver painful stings!"
Chan filmed the creature from various angles, each shot capturing its upward gaze. But then, unexpectedly, the fish began gulping water and burrowing itself even deeper into the sand.
These quirky fish bury themselves in sand, waiting for prey, and possess venomous spines similar to those of stonefish and scorpion fish.
In the comment selection, many viewers were horrified by the fish's appearance, with comments ranging from fear to disgust and even humor.
One person said: And they say Bigfoot can’t be real
A second wrote: The 1st thing I thought of was Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Total Recall"
While a third commented: This was a man before a witch put a curse on him.
Another added: Anglerfish?
Regular fish that has been living for decades ... Another added.
Someone else said: Looks like some of the liberal woke pos humans walking on this planet
This is not the first time humans have encountered strange and creepy fish, leaving onlookers shocked.
The video of this creepy encounter gained significant attention on social media.
A visitor near Kunming, China, recorded a video of a fish with a 'human face' spotted in a lake, sparking widespread astonishment and unease.
"In the footage, the human-faced fish was seen with a dark head and vertical lines resembling nostrils.
A horizontal line mimicking a mouth led to comparisons with a human face.
The video circulated on Chinese social media platforms (Weibo).
In the comment selection, many expressed shock and discomfort at the fish's uncanny appearance.
One person said: That is a really creepy looking fish.
A second wrote : Wow that’s weird creepy
While a third commented: The fish is real but it's just the color shading on the head that makes it look like a face, it's just a regular koi fish
Another added: The real eyes of the fish are where the temples would be on the human face.
Someone else said: Imagine catching it and you look at it’s face then it starts screaming like a man...
Id pass out and fall into that lake if i saw that. Another added.
The social media platform was abuzz with shock and fascination over this uncanny sighting.
Watching the video: