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Roman Fedortsov (previously here) spends most of his time on fishing trawlers. Some of his catches, however, end up going viral on the internet instead of being quietly digested in someone's tummy.

"I'm 39 and have been working onboard trawlers for seventeen years," Roman told Bored Panda. "I live in Murmansk, Russia. It is a big port, and that's why I enrolled in the Marine University after school. My specialization has a lot to do with fishing technology. I know how to prepare fish for freezing and further delivery to the customer."

Roman brought most of these photos from the Norwegian and Barents seas while some of them came ashore from the Atlantic Ocean.

Once on a fishing trip, Roman and his mates live in six-hour cycles. They work for six hours, then rest for another six. And repeat. "We are to catch commercial fish such as Cod, Haddock, Halibut, Redfish, Herring, Mackerel, and so on," he added. "The most extreme fish I have ever caught are Frilled Shark, Rabbitfish, Big Sunfish, Angler, Stoplight Loosejaw..."

"During my watch, I work at the fish factory. I'm responsible for processing the fish, so I have to control other seamen while they're working, too."

Roman really likes finding unusual types of animals aboard the trawl. "I decided to create social media accounts because many people have no idea how some of the fish look. I'm constantly impressed by the appearance of some deep water fish and want to share my experiences with other people."

"I have never been scared of the fish I catch," he said. "I'm always interested and impressed."

Scroll down to check out the terrifying creatures Roman has grown so fond of!

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#1

"I'm So Ugly, But That's Okay"

"I'm So Ugly, But That's Okay"

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Nia Loves Art
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They only look like that when you bring them up to the surface. In their natural habitat the pressure holds their bodies together.

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    Connie Martin
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some information about species on these would be NICE.

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    #4

    "Scary Beauty In My Hands"

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    It's Beautiful

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    Christine Blackburne-Kowal
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just a puffer fish that has been dried out in the sun and therefore his skin has been pulled back revealing his teeth more. They are really harmless. They eat coral so they have those crazy teeth.

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    #6

    "Total Recall. Sea Edition"

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    "The Beauty From The Sea Bottom"

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    Luis Milian
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so much we don't know about The Sea Bottom. wow

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    #8

    "These Fishes Remind Me Of Dwarfs From 'Lord Of The Rings'"

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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fish which have evolved mustaches, Nice.

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    "Anybody Home?"

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    Nikki Cutro
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is a Sea Apple and they are actually beautiful underwater

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    #10

    Chimaera

    Chimaera

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    Gary
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cute little fella, put him back please.

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    #11

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    "Another Pretty Creature From The Bottom Of The Norwegian Sea"

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    Sophie G
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "uhm sir, maybe I thought you could, er, release me now, if it's not too much of an inconvenience?"

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    #13

    "This Is Psolus Phantapus! Real Cool Guys From The Depths"

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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's something quite obscene about these little guys, I don't quite know what it is though.

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    #14

    "Zoom Photo. Look In Those Sad Eyes"

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    "Fantastic Four. My Sea Edition. I Like This Fish"

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    "Remora From Different Sides"

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    TheLobster
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just me who thought it was a shoe at forst?

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    #17

    "Nervous People Better Not Look"

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    #18

    "Shell Pike. Beautiful Creation"

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    Gary
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As God yells: "I told you to put the heads on the other way up, do I have to do everything myself?"

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    #19

    "No Need To Invent “Monsters” Nature Has Already Done It"

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    "Different Colors Of Lumpfish"

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    #21

    "Natural Born Killer"

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    #22

    "Big Sunfish. Bycatch. Fishing In Atlantic Ocean, Near Morocco"

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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was a rusty small submarine..

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    #23

    "Disapproving Look"

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    "Did You Miss Me? I Returned Home"

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    #25

    "Hellboy’s Fish"

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    Gary
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Elephant Man was resurrected as a fish.

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    #26

    "Why Not A Velociraptor?"

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    Gary
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what my eyes look like after a very long weekend.

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    #29

    "It's Monday Fish"

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    "Photo Of Frilled Shark. Ideal Predator"

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    Gary
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wouldn't kill you, but would seriously mess up your day.

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    #31

    "I’ll Be Back In Your Nightmares"

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    Taryn Wallace
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put that thing back where it came from or so help me (bum bum bum) so help me! So help me!

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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A fish with a parasite which devours and replaces its tongue.

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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    "This Photo Is To Make Your Day"

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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    Grenadier

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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    "Lancetfish. Teeth Like Little Swords"

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    "From The Underwater Garden"

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    "Beautiful Or Scary?"

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    beautiful, definitely beautiful

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    Oooooooohhh baby i love your way...

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    bpanther
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    "Rising From The Depths"

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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    My O My
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    Maarja Tael
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    "Sad Sunday Fish"

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    "Wolf-Fish. Look At These Teeth"

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    I have spent this whole article screaming. This (what really is this?) Is know exception.

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    "Successful Weekend"

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    Looks like something which has been dead for a month or two.