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Picture of crab with human-like teeth is both fascinating and scary

The picture of the a crab with human-like teeth was posted on Instagram.

Published on: Jul 13, 2022, 15:55:13 IST
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A picture of a crab has created a frenzy online and left many baffled. Wondering why? The image shows the deep-sea creature with a set of human-like teeth. Shared on Instagram, the photograph of the decapod crustacean has also left people with thoughts.

The picture shows the crab with human-like teeth. (Instagram/@rfedortsov_official_account)
The picture shows the crab with human-like teeth. (Instagram/@rfedortsov_official_account)

Roman Fedortsov posted the picture on his Instagram page. He is a Norwegian trawlerman who often posts images of incredible – and at times creepy – sea creatures. Just like this picture of the crab that is both intriguing and strange.

Fedortsov posted a caption along with the picture in Russian. When translated it reads, “Crabs…All the same, there is something attractive and repulsive in them. Mother nature tried…”

Take a look at the image of the crab:

The post has been shared about seven days ago. Since being posted, the share has accumulated nearly 10,000 likes and the numbers are only increasing. The post has also prompted people to come up with different kinds of comments.

“Just a little dental work and the little fella will be just fine,” wrote an Instagram user. “Scary,” shared another. “Love those human teeth,” expressed a third. “Cute even…” commented a fourth.

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    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More