A strange sea creature found near Dana Point, California, startled many online. At first glance, its pale, bloated body looked terrifying and almost alien. Experts quickly identified it as a dead moray eel, a common but often misunderstood inhabitant of Southern California waters. Moray eels can be aggressive if threatened, equipped with rows of sharp teeth, so it’s best to keep a safe distance. The eerie appearance was due to the eel’s bloated state after death, making it look much scarier than usual. Reddit users had a field day with the sighting, joking about the eel’s famously scary jaws: “When the jaws open wide and there’s more jaws inside — that’s a moray.” Despite the spooky look, this creature is a familiar part of the local marine life.
