10 Scariest Animals That Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine

Polycarpa Mytiligera

While at a glance this may look like a sea-dwelling fungi, there is more to it than meets the eye 

The Goblin Shark

Sharks are generally one of the scariest animals, thanks to movies like Jaws. But the goblin shark is a true nightmare.  

Flying Snake

Found mostly in South Asia, these snakes may look like any other snake, but they can in fact glide on air for up to 25 meters.   

Shoebill Stork

An animal that poses no threat to humans but simply looks menacing. We usually think of birds as tiny, chirpy creatures.    

Goliath Tarantula

Spiders are scary, but this one is truly horrifying. Known also as the ‘bird eating’ spider, they grow up to more than a foot in size, and inject venom that melts away the prey’s muscles  

Coconut Crab

These carbs are not just deadly, but their claws can equal the bite force of a cheetah. 

Goliath Tigerfish

One of the most aggressive and menacing-looking fishes, this one’s right out of a horror movie. 

Emperor Scorpion

Native to Africa, these are some of the largest and heaviest scorpions in the world. 

Tarantula Hawk Wasp

Wasps are generally to be avoided, but if you ever get stung by these wasps then you will feel some of the worst pain of your life. 

Aye Aye

A species of lemur native to Madagascar, they pose absolutely no threat to humans.