10 Bizarre Facts About Ocean: Featuring The "Tongue-Eating" Parasite

[@chrisgreener5599]

Carl’s shark tangent was nearly as entertaining as Simon’s. I’m becoming more and more of a fan of Carl’s hosting and delivery.

[@dsxa918]

I was waiting for him to tell of catching one by the tail while out scuba-salvaging and despite the resistance of the water with the rest of us - he was able to swing that mother over his head in a circle with viciousness that allowed him to throw the shark like a sling throws chocolate to children on the other side of a fence, from the depth of water to the height of feet above the surface of the water. He then tore his wet suit open from the collar, before going back to parlaying in the sand

[@kingnaga619]

Karl is finally starting to hit his groove on the channel. Happy to see it.

[@7-ten]

He'd do better if he shaved his head and grow a beard. 🧔

[@recklessrecluse9123]

​@@7-ten What is it with your kinky fetish of people shaving their heads and growing beards 👀

[@cassandrakarpinski9416]

​@@7-tenhe doesn't need to look like simon to be a good host. Karl is his own person and doesn't need to change

[@crouchingtigerhiddenadam1352]

This episode is brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Karl deserved a chance to find his own feet like Simon did and wow. Karl, you do you, without fear. This was brilliant. 👏👏👏

[@7-ten]

He should definitely shave his head and grow a beard though.

[@trystanjames2687]

Wouldn't #1 be a symbiote rather than a parasite?

[@Jerekul]

I've been a fan of Fact Fiend for years, and I'm really happy Karl is the host here on TopTenz now as well. It's great to see him more often!

[@FreddieHg37]

I can echo that feeling and this comment! As a long time TopTenz fan, enjoying Karl's articles here and in other chanels like Today I found out, Biographics, Geographics, since before the inception of Fact Fiend and a fan of his channel after the creation of Fact Fiend (in which Shell, [the creator of TopTenz, Biographics and other sites] had a hand in creating), I've been enjoying a lot this new era of these channels and the word of Karl and the Fact Fiend crew in tandem with TopTenz and the graphic channels'.

[@gaylegoodman9097]

The symbiotic relationship between the “Tongue Eating Parasite” & the fish, almost reminds me of the character “Dax” on Star Trek’s, “Deep Space 9”, except only one participant is aware of it.

[@stevenboykin116]

Dax was my favorite character. Jadzia was like super badass hot, and Ezri was like girl next door cute. Plus, they went to Ole Miss, which makes them and Dr. McCoy, my favorites.

[@krisfinley6706]

I'm glad they didn't edit the part where Karl's phone goes off and so does he😆 The co-beneficial relationships animals have can be pretty interesting, but the fish tongue parasite is the strangest one I've heard. Seems to be working well for both parties but 😱

[@xXScissorHandsXx]

Oi Host?! Not interim?!? Congrats Karl!!! If it wasn't a slip of the Smallwood tongue 😜

[@donweatherwax9318]

In 2012 there was a horror film, _The Bay,_ about item #1 (those tongue-eating parasites) evolving to attack humans. Directed by Barry Levinson (of all people).

[@TravisSelassieSimbawafedha]

Karl "additional facts" Smallwood ... Holy shiat the sharks are attacking our internet!!!

[@Overfloable]

I've got thalassophobia as well! And blue holes are perfect to elicit it bc I'm afraid of heights as well xD. Love the video, thanks for uploading you absolute legend!

[@gaylegoodman9097]

I’ve never heard of Cookie Cutter sharks, or many of the things you presented on this list. Thank you so much for the info 😊.

[@2CARY_HERRY_GOOD]

They’re pretty cool. On the smaller side, but they bite in almost perfect circles.

[@sktbug6833]

I don’t think I’ll ever be able to adequately express my disappointment over missing the opportunity to zoom call nervous eels 🤣🤣🤣

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Always looking forward to your videos karl! You're awesome 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@Fayanora]

Sometimes scientists and others find moose parts in orca stomachs. Apparently some moose swim in the ocean to eat seaweed, making them prey for orcas.

[@aceundead4750]

Researching the bone eating worms from whale falls can get really disturbing. Although they do have a fun moniker given by marine biologists, zombie worms.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Suggestion: Top 10 Monarchs who deserve the title the Great

[@qienna6677]

I enjoyed you inserting little personal touches to this video, it almost distracted me from the thudding noise every time you hit your desk too hard ;) I'm getting used to you being the presenter now and would rather not have another change to get used to. I hope they keep you!

[@mutanix]

Have you heard of the game Subnautica? It's a game about being stranded on an ocean planet. I also have a fear of deep water and while the gene is terrifying at times, it's worth the stress. Or maybe don't play it because it might make it worse 😬

[@danidavis7912]

Great episode, sir! Kudos to you and your team!

[@TravisSelassieSimbawafedha]

Yes to more flamingos on shirts!!!

[@nunyabiznez666]

Noticed no more interim before host. Yyaayyy 😁🤗

[@MikkellTheImmortal]

7:20 I was recently watching a video about the Eels breeding in the Saragossa Sea. Apparently the Eels come from both North America and Europe to breed. It makes me wonder about the genetic diversity of them

[@derickrae]

All my life I've hated underwater footage. It got better as robotic underwater cameras became a thing.

[@Makem12]

To think that a humble jellyfish could have witnessed the rise and fall of the greatest empires that have ever bordered the Mediterranean over the last 10,000 years

[@ewestner]

Hi Karl! I really like the way you do Top Tens videos! Since you like the ocean so much, I think you should know that the acronym NOAA is actually pronounced like the name Noah. That may or may not be a coincidence. 😂

[@whitneyr.846]

The aquarium in Atlanta Georgia has a whale shark, it's on my bucket list to go see

[@2CARY_HERRY_GOOD]

You can swim with it!!!!!! I want to sooooo bad!

[@thelittlehooer]

The "Tongue-Eating" Parasite is the perfect example in nature of the I.T. excuse: "It's not a bug, it's a feature" Enough of this "Intirim Host" guff, Karl. You're made now, like a member of the Mafia.

[@MiscMitz]

I love that sharks are so smooth

[@KelpieDog]

The spotted woggegong (also called carpet shark) is endemic to the western side of Australia.

[@Fayanora]

I too get anxiety and hold my breath during underwater scenes on TV and movies, Karl.

[@---l---]

That last one is some horror movie level stuff.

[@2CARY_HERRY_GOOD]

I think I would chose water boarding over being in open ocean with no land in sight. I dated a Sailor, and his ship let them jump off and swim. It stressed me out so bad to hear about.

[@Rayne_bloodshed]

I kinda want a cute little parasite guy for a tongue, he looks like he’s smiling

[@MaineCoonMama18]

My 3 favorite shark species are Hammerhead, Eppaulette, and Whale sharks. Hammerheads are thought to be especially sensitive to electromagnetic frequencies because of their head shape. Eppaulette sharks can walk on land and survive out of the water for an hour or more. Also, I think they're adorable. Whale sharks are stunning and I like that they won't bite humans. I really want to swim with a Whale shark someday, but I think I might still be terrified because they're huge.

[@maeve4686]

I'm one of those people who have zero fear. I don't get an adrenal rush, which as an EMT/FF was beneficial, as I'm the one who was always calm & rational, making proper decisions. How? By being brought up in a very chaotic childhood, so I'm comfortable in crazy situations...

[@MF_UNDERTOW]

The tongue parasite is freaky but it’s worse once you realize that after it eats some of the food the host fish eats, it then must defecate down the host fish’s throat. You’re welcome.

[@derekgardiner3583]

Inmortal? 😂

[@dearthditch]

Yeah. The parasite is true nightmare fuel

[@danidavis7912]

What do you think of that Bulliet? I tried it once and it wasn't my cup of tea, but I do know a lot people enjoy it.

[@jonahgadoury6421]

You're holding on to that Bullet Bourbon pretty well. Slowly dropping in level...

[@qienna6677]

Also, the Kea bird in New Zealand can't be kept in captivity. It's too intelligent and so far researchers have been unable to provide a puzzle/challenge it can't solve. Being so big, it can also move the huge chunk of firewood you put on your rubbish bin lid to try and keep it out of your rubbish in the south island.

[@Thekowaikaiju]

Sea Sponge- The Majin Buu of the Oceans.

[@jrey800]

Karl "Not So" Smallwood

[@Makem12]

We should put together a crack team of ocean researchers led by Karl Smallwood to explore the uncharted parts of the ocean. To boldly go where no man or woman or Smallwood has gone before.

[@fabricdragon]

i admit the cookie cutter shark is fascinating, but i'm a big fan of tiger and great white sharks

[@theavandenberg6876]

Interesting stuff. I can't believe what they did to the poor immortal yellyfish. Personally not afraid of sharks. But I zap away when I see snakes disappear....we all have something I'm afraid

[@sadtown]

Eels are so cute! They're just aquatic puppies ❤

[@j.p.6932]

6:04 Obviously there’s no limit to how much mass can be taken away. How long can they be out of water and resume growth once placed back in water? Is it any sea sponge or a specific species?

[@j.p.6932]

2:13 I thought mountains were gauged by how many feet they are above sea level.

[@stephaniec9539]

Omgs I love the cookie cutter sharks that episode of Ocotonauts was epic !

[@petemelbourne42]

Wobbegong is not a cookie cutter shark, it is a type of carpet shark.

[@victoriaeads6126]

I thought under water waterfalls were real, in places where war of two densities interact, and the denser water (usually more saline? I think?) creates "falls" as it slides toward the sea floor.

[@robbiegamechanger4937]

Lol, sorry, can't get over how Carl says bloop

[@2CARY_HERRY_GOOD]

I’m sure someone has already said this, but the cookie cutter shark is different from the Wobbegong 😊 not trying to be a know it all, I just have all the info on sharks bc my son is OBSESSED. Wobbegong was first photographed by Steve Irwin and was his favorite shark. They’re bottom dwellers and very cool looking. They may also be called the carpet shark??? I could be wrong about that. Love the videos though!!!!! * they are in a family of multiple sharks known as carpet sharks.

[@guidorotunda1321]

Mine are what I call the big 5 great white, whale, tiger, bull, & hammerhead

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Thank you.

[@melissapoore7161]

I love the Tasseled Wobbegong. They look like a shag carpet.

[@tammileroux3329]

I have a fear of dark water

[@toospooky051]

Karl Seawood!

[@SeismicWolf]

Inmortal or Immortal?

[@mooselord2838]

The wobbygong and the cookie cutter shark are different

[@omarbrown483]

Is this guy the permanent host now?

[@sandybarnes887]

Yes

[@dearthditch]

Weird. I just saw two totally unrelated videos in a row where the host mentions their thalassophobia. What are the odds?

[@willbrittain3046]

You even talk like him, my guy

[@shadyj8047]

hey karl are you and Dr. becky the same person??? yall have the same face lol

[@willbrittain3046]

Karl…is Douglas Murray your secret father?

[@user-eh6th9wj5k]

Karl is killing it!

[@originalchristianvogt]

My Favoriten Shark is the Buttshark

[@TRDPaul]

Isn't the definition of a mountain a peak that is 1000m or more above sea level?

[@AltonV]

From national geographic: "Most geologists classify a mountain as a landform that rises at least 1,000 feet (300 meters) or more above its surrounding area." Oxford English dictionary: "a natural elevation of the earth’s surface rising more or less abruptly from the surrounding level and attaining an altitude which, relative to the adjacent elevation, is impressive or remarkable"

[@KelpieDog]

Correction: WoBBegong. (My brain used to work ......)

[@nickpowell5337]

smallwood? more like bigtimber

[@gaylegoodman9097]

I don’t have your phobia, but I’m sure it’s very upsetting when you experience 🥺.

[@antiisocial]

#1 is aweful!

[@russelllomando8460]

good one.

[@matthewstacey8344]

Inmortal ? is that similar to Immortal?

[@sethbrooks8889]

It's not my favorite fact, but it is my weirdest one. Shark livers, have an enzyme in them, that for some reason, is either very similar or an exact same enzyme that is also in women's vaginas. Fucking weird

[@123.45-d]

Is it weird that i knew 9 of those❔

[@sheralee11]

Atlanta Georga Has two whale sharks

[@wyldstallyn2016]

immediate reaction: who the FCK is this guy ? :@ follow up reaction: who the fck IS this guy? \m/

[@Anuchan]

My favorite kind of shark is grilled and served with a touch of spicy sauce, accompanied by an Italian white wine.

[@zinckensteel]

INmortal? Or IMmortal?

[@larryl43]

t6hank you

[@wernernel7223]

Hit me up if you need time stamping done.

[@NinjaPeko22]

Holy shxt I am first view!