An intense underwater battle unfolds as a Moray eel, Octopus, and Baby shark face off in a dramatic and predatory showdown. Each predator brings its unique strengths to the fight, with lightning ...

Dive into the mysterious depths of the ocean and witness a heart-stopping battle between two powerful predators: a Moray eel and an octopus. This incredible underwater fight showcases the raw ...

But Dr. Mehta and her colleagues cite a study from 1979 that suggests a moray’s outermost layer of skin contains certain mucus glands that may make these eels more resilient to time spent on land.

They were quick to throw it back for a few reasons. One, moray eels are known to be poor eating. Two, they can produce mucus. And three, they have not one, but two rows of teeth.

It’s rare for a media brand to be on the receiving end of heaping praise these days, but for a full 24 hours, the New York Times has delighting readers with a single headline: “ When an Eel ...