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Crazy Footage Shows Sub On Ocean Floor Coming Into Contact With Deep-Sea Monster Predating Dinosaurs

Shocking encounter with prehistoric deep-sea monster caught on camera.

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The depths of the ocean hold secrets beyond our wildest imaginations.

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Scientists, ever curious, strive to unravel these mysteries, one dive at a time.

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OceanX’s shocking encounter with prehistoric creature!

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In 2019, OceanX plunged into the abyss and encountered a creature straight out of a nightmare.

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This marine behemoth, resembling a relic of ancient times, dwarfs even the largest sharks.

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Deep-sea leviathan stuns researchers!

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At 20 feet in length, it’s a true leviathan of the deep.

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Yet, it’s not a prehistoric shark as one might assume.

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Instead, it’s a bluntnose sixgill shark, a species older than the dinosaurs.

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Mesmerizing footage of underwater encounter!

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The encounter, captured on film, is nothing short of mesmerizing.

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The massive female shark gracefully circles the submarine, a curious dance between man and monster.

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It’s a scene straight from the depths of imagination, but it’s all too real.

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OceanX’s mission to study underwater predators!

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OceanX’s mission was to study this elusive predator of the deep.

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Dr. Dean Grubbs, the lead scientist, had dreamt of tagging one of these creatures for years.

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Their efforts paid off, as they managed to affix a satellite tag to the elusive shark.

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But how did they attract such a formidable creature?

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How scientists lured ancient monster from the depths!

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The answer lies in a hundred pounds of bait, a tantalizing offering to the depths.

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The resulting footage has captivated millions, drawing them into the enigmatic world beneath the waves.

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The video has gone viral, amassing over 25 million views since its release.

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Intrigued viewers flooded Reddit with questions about this deep-sea encounter.

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One user inquired about the satellite tag’s functionality.

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OceanX’s Lucy Howey reveals secrets behind shark tagging!

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Lucy Howey, from OceanX, provided a fascinating explanation.

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She likened the tags to miniature Fitbits, recording vast amounts of data.

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Unlike surface-dwelling sharks, these deep-sea denizens rarely breach the ocean’s surface.

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Thus, the tags utilize archival technology, storing data until they resurface.

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Once detached, the tags transmit their findings to orbiting satellites.

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The challenges of retrieving deep-sea data!

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However, the process isn’t instantaneous.

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Data retrieval can take weeks, contingent upon satellite coverage and memory capacity.

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It’s a technological marvel, revealing insights into the hidden world of deep-sea creatures.

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As viewers delve into the intricacies of this encounter, they’re left with a profound sense of wonder.

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The ocean, vast and mysterious, continues to unveil its secrets.

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Each dive, each discovery, brings us closer to understanding the enigmatic realm beneath the waves.

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From ancient predators to cutting-edge technology, the ocean’s depths are a realm of endless fascination.

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So, as we marvel at the footage captured by OceanX, let’s remember that the greatest adventures lie beneath the surface.

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