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AQUATIC AMBUSH: five impressive ocean hunters

KILLER SCISSORS

Indonesian sea worm empties aquariums

In early 2009, fish started disappearing from the main tank at Newquay Aquarium in the UK. With only a few loose scales remaining on the floor of the tank, staff thought the fish were being stolen by thieves, and installed surveillance cameras.

After two months without capturing anyone on CCTV, the staff decided to take a closer look. The remaining fish were removed from the tank and the the water pumped out. Finally 

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