Hungry Wolf Eel Isn't Scared of Humans | Deadly 60 | Earth Unplugged

A hungry wolf eel won't stop at anything to get preys in its spiky teeth.
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[@MrJustonemorevoice]

Eel was just chilling in his home when two aliens showed up on his front lawn and started giving out snacks.

[@bcbus6148]

Lol fr

[@Someone08119]

Ahahahah

[@leannecarberry1474]

🤣🤣🤣

[@zenitrammpr]

A face only a mother could love

[@idrisslowe8936]

It looks like hilary clinton

[@alexgamer1556]

God damn it you beat me to it

[@valeforedark]

I dunno. Its kinda cute.

[@greenroot08]

😂

[@carsonIewis]

Ah. Look in the mirror did we?

[@birbopikle6431]

The weirdest thing about this all is how chill the eel is with someone feeding it. Then again, hard to argue with free food.

[@larry7599]

If i was that scary looking i wouldn't be afraid of himans nether 😂

[@vladtheimpaler2930]

True story haha

[@prashanthmuniswamy5424]

Like Zomato free food hitesha😂😂

[@cringcring7175]

@@larry7599 humans

[@EricFapton]

Honestly, if someone shows up to my house and bust out the snacks, I'm game too.

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

The British accent gives him documentarian deep sea legitimacy.

[@randleman3449]

Lol

[@geraldbinnic7431]

I approve this message 💪

[@fauziahmad7054]

Lol

[@synysterhemi3458]

Moron

[@tanishadey3620]

Looks like voldemort found another host.

[@tommytalesmagic]

lmaoo

[@whengrapespop5728]

tanisha dey That made me laugh, haha.

[@kicktheajummasface9200]

When polyjuice potions get contaminated...

[@santricemcpherson7809]

😂😂

[@philipwarlin3888]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RebelleGameOfficial]

Me at 4am getting a snack and someone turns on the light

[@TheNuclearBolton]

Or your face when you wake up on Monday morning 😂

[@clongchewy1214]

0:59

[@g-tall665]

🤧🤣🤣

[@atreyos9449]

XDDD

[@nicholasjonas2505]

y o u m a g n I f I c a n t c r e a t u r e

[@cody548]

big ass eel bites off his camera man's hand, him: "AAAA look at that"

[@mysterioereneditz466]

😂😂😂

[@93lo18]

🤣🤣

[@CheeseYourself]

Steve: hello Wolf Eel: **AGGRESSIVELY MOVES TOWARDS GROIN**

[@RAY1TO79]

LMAO

[@MarsellusWallace2024]

Isn’t scared of humans?! The impressive part is the human not scared of THAT

[@Pinch_Of_Random]

He did know where to find it tbf lol

[@thedon1184]

that human is the legendary steve backshall

[@trevorphilips9065]

@@alexandruvilsanescu1865 Hahahaha

[@FalkoJoseph]

Lol dude 😂

[@slayer7472]

@@alexandruvilsanescu1865 Lmao okay buddy.

[@azzurriblue65]

"Though it's called a wolf eel, they aren't actually an eel at all" Oh...but are they at least part wolf ?

[@usafman8864]

Exactly. Next reptile they discover or something should just be called an eagle dolphin lizard cuz why not.

[@connorbrown7800]

This is perfection :D

[@insectslayer1374]

"wait so lion fish and tiger sharks were not cat fish?" "always has been"

[@LynagustheSmall]

Yesh?... Maybe

[@andreo.7633]

Lol

[@sonofsanguinius176]

"Monster sea creature isnt afraid of humans" Dude you should rename this to "Crazy human isnt afraid of deep sea monster eel"

[@Fundalf_the_greyt]

Exactly

[@bubbasgamingandpodcast6988]

Not an eel though...

[@iheartscaryclowns]

True. Don’t tease a creature with sharp teeth and can out swim you.

[@elvinrobinson7401]

It doesn't need to be renamed because it has one. Stop trying to change stuff you biased moron

[@jamilsuriel4406]

Their shitting their pants trying to play it off using humor. You can be afraid but not show it while using humor.

[@corrodan2995]

"Look at this magnificent creature!" proceeds to show something out of Lovecrafts dreams.

[@Welyn]

that's a grumpy longfish

[@kirbyneverlacking5947]

Mmmmmmmmmmm renaming fish

[@Latramalusj]

i see

[@patronofsaints2062]

It looks like the algorithm brought you here too

[@kirbyneverlacking5947]

@@patronofsaints2062 no some of us probably looked this up because who doesn't have a eel for a pet

[@patronofsaints2062]

@@kirbyneverlacking5947 I was talking about Welyn

[@johnnyboy90528]

"He's nibbling on our second camera man" is not a statement that you're supposed to say calmly.

[@jerirabyne4873]

That's why they have a second one. It's all good.

[@luciovaldez5835]

@@jerirabyne4873 funny how ppl say the only one to survive is being the camera man

[@humanity600]

@@jerirabyne4873 😳

[@cipher88101]

...in the ocean or on the serengeti.

[@JotakRTS]

Yes, especially because it implies he's already devoured the first.

[@edgar2091]

If I was a fish like that one, I wouldn't be scared of humans either.

[@DesignNation_]

Its staged for the video

[@Himdrewhimself]

They Paid the fish, idiots

[@DesignNation_]

@@Himdrewhimself I have seen you so many places man to be honest

[@kylesavage4525]

If i was a fish like that one i would not be afraid of humans but of mirrors.

[@JTD472]

I’m scared of humans, it’s understandable

[@IceColdKoolaid]

He bumped his head going back in his home. Now i don't feel so bad knowing that fish do it too. xD

[@RAY1TO79]

Lol, saw that too xD

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

His teeth are a secret weapon? You can see them with his mouth closed!

[@chueb]

Eels have teeth In the back of their throat that Contract when they eat, not sure if that applies to this one though because he said it's not an eel

[@armandoramirez875]

The eel is prob self conscious about it chill out.

[@sisterjames4110]

That eel was just building some pride up before you mentioned it

[@kodiakpredator]

They have mostly molar like teeth but a few incisor teeth in front. I’ve caught several accidentally while halibut fishing.

[@jackievarughese3945]

Time to go to the dentist ?

[@idiom2805]

you're sitting down in your house doing whatever, and then an alien knocks on your front door, and starts feeding you the most delicious food ever.

[@maxdata8579]

Yeah they should make a show about the fish/wolf's perspective!

[@halfpower2993]

@@maxdata8579 I was just thinking what does the fish think about the human feeding him he doesn’t know what he is and he just chilling

[@aryankargar4852]

Your comment is too scary to like lol

[@The09Coxy]

Thats uber eats...

[@GrantH2606]

I love how passionate Steve Backshall is about nature/wildlife - he'll be up there with Attenborough when he's old.

[@flyfi41]

"Where are you off to now? Taken a fancy to chewing on my oxygen line now have you? Clever..." girlgle

[@pinkishdiamondz]

😭😭🤣🤣

[@InChristIDelight]

underrated comment

[@danc5644]

"Those teeth are his SECRET weapon" Idk. Those teeth don't seem like much of a secret to me. The eel isn't being subtle about it either.

[@ivanooze1049]

For real lol, I said the same shit instantly

[@ShiftyBoye]

It's an open secret

[@in10trashbags]

i mean those do look like the teeth of a brit

[@ludwigmack]

You made me laugh xD

[@trees915]

😂

[@kamron_thurmond]

Stop messing around with that alien.

[@salony6388]

Lollll

[@Erik_Montesinos]

K

[@shinji_27]

There's a completely different planet down there.

[@adztho]

Facts

[@ShortSight32]

Ik right.... it has 2 arms! And Fingers!!!

[@HungryForTastyFoodAndComicArt]

His colours are actually subtle, and mixed with the spot pattern, quite lovely.

[@ludi145]

He looks so pleasant and calm that I actually thought for a second that he's gonna pet him :D Generally calm creature, looks like he's not gonna do anything as long as he's fed

[@deacon4495]

Meanwhile on wolf eel tube: " Some weird looking creature gave me a snack at 3AM (Gone right) "

[@BlackDaddy]

This is a cute and hilarious comment🥰. It's crazy when you see how animals think they know more than we think.

[@tsuol7296]

this fish actually seems polite and a good boy.

[@virus-oe7ru]

He just wants a snacc

[@ryangee890]

He's a good boy ☺️

[@pioussutherland8962]

He just wants a diver’s heat, is all. That’s why they typically seem “friendly” even if the diver has no food.

[@djkevinrise]

yes they arent agressive like a typical eel.

[@crispylizard4348]

@@pioussutherland8962 ehhh idk doesn't a wetsuit keep in your heat I might be wrong but I heard that somewhere

[@Jason5000]

I found him to be well behaved and quite pleasant

[@UwU-to1cs]

wolf eel: * gets close to a certain spot * the diver: *im a little concerned on where you are at the moment*

[@kbxbrdr]

"I'm a little concerned about where you are...I don't want you down there"

[@communistdog1180]

He wants the d

[@Paulamdz]

@@communistdog1180 😂🤣

[@MiniNinja258]

Communist Dog he sure does and he gave up like okay suit yourself and went back to sleep

[@canerovskii]

LoL

[@marvelvybes3404]

Communist Dog *WE wants the D**

[@bushi6489]

He sounds like the guy who dies from a monster in movies while talking about it lol

[@denistannenberg]

the music is also strangely fitting

[@therandomindianguyonintern1765]

*Opens the window "See? There's no monster here" *Gets head bitten off by monster

[@aryanraja9692]

FRRRR BRUH XDDDD

[@vincentvoortwijs2879]

Just like that scene in Prometheus.

[@Darkhound_]

What a magnificent little creature! Ah look at that! Ah watch your teeth! Ahhhhh!!!

[@duskbringer4583]

Wolf Eel is pretty much there: "...You got more food? No? Goodbye."

[@SonOroSound]

English guy: "Its teeth are just like our own..."

[@78LedHead]

Hahahahahaha!!!!!

[@alexseip8233]

LMAO the greatest comment.

[@hardinmichael1981]

GROSSLY UNDERRATED COMMENT

[@Boskov01]

Oof! Shots fired!

[@Sky-ez5wp]

make no sense

[@versioncity1]

I never knew my mother in Law could hold her breath that long. I'm impressed.

[@kristianschuff1723]

How do you think she seduced your father?

[@TungNguyen-sl4sp]

@@kristianschuff1723 by scaring divers with spiky teeth underwater?

[@kristianschuff1723]

@@TungNguyen-sl4sp woosh

[@TungNguyen-sl4sp]

@@kristianschuff1723 double whoosh .

[@kristianschuff1723]

@@TungNguyen-sl4sp ah you finally got the dirty joke

[@Versaucey]

Well someone hasn't been using moisturizing cream.

[@user-ik8oq1ob4n]

Versaucey see you at Grandayy’s meme clinic

[@pedokillla]

Why the hell would a fish use moisturizer, they live under water

[@hardrockfox]

@@pedokillla r/whooosh

[@matthewbivens1299]

I saw u there as well

[@bryanallen8207]

@@pedokillla r/woooooosh

[@alechome8021]

I like how this thing exists in our world and everyone goes about their daily life like “wow thats a weird bird”

[@krish9197]

Lol exactly! A lot of people don’t appreciate the creatures we share the planet with

[@CtWolffe]

"oooh, look, he has bitten off my finger" *continues to nervously laugh*, why does he sound like meeseeks

[@slimgees7308]

The moment u realize thts a baby and theres a bigger one swimming right behind them

[@gummi4188]

Slim Gees lmfaooo where

[@casual-goy8811]

tf u talking about?

[@pingcrimson6854]

@@casual-goy8811 joke.

[@casual-goy8811]

@@pingcrimson6854 bicycle.

[@trampoline11x]

Oh You had me going there, not out of fear, but out of utter amazement.

[@herbsaint636]

Somehow a British accent makes these encounters more authentic.

[@tsrmmercy836]

Of course, Because they discovered literally EVERYTHING. Including other humans Lmao. Dont get started on physics.

[@Kojak.k]

And funnier for some reason

[@JC-tg1gf]

@@tsrmmercy836 No I think it's more the way the English articulate themselves and also, their accents have very proper inflections to them that just make them sound scholarly

[@tsrmmercy836]

@@JC-tg1gf ik it was a joke mate

[@AnasAboulfejr]

only the they can handfeed a megaevolution eel and still talk in their way too upbeat tone

[@nerotoxin0661]

"they're not an eel, they're a fish" I'm not a human, I'm a mammal

[@MyzDhaGray]

Thank you. I knew something didn’t sit right about that comment.

[@G_Moos]

He meant that it is not part of the eel family. Youre both a human and mammal but the Wolf eel is only a fish not an eel

[@funwithfish1507]

@@G_Moos yeah but the comment isn’t quite right

[@alaxchiiahoushakduxxiilee5898]

“Don’t chu go for my fingers, Son!” 1:31 Priceless 😂😂😂

[@itzfaddy25]

Me: *Gets heartbroken by my crush* Friend: Don't worry there's plenty of other fishes in the sea Meanwhile: Other fishes in the sea

[@thibautguerquin9496]

This is actually extremely funny, well done !

[@y7952]

Wolf fish or not, the content of one’s character is what defines real beauty.

[@pl3459]

That's a badass fish in the sea, most others would be prey.

[@aidenkaylena1054]

💀💀💀💀💀

[@sdpy15]

Sending this video to a friend next time they say that.

[@beasttitan8747]

Never knew Darth Vader liked aquatic animals.

[@thatoneguyinthecommentswho3651]

Well almost everyone has hobbys so I mean why not :D

[@JustADioWhosAHeroForFun]

Australian Darth Vader

[@Darth_Revan25]

@@JustADioWhosAHeroForFun he's English :)

[@ptbro3334]

@@Darth_Revan25 English darth vader

[@paolopasaol9700]

LOKE, (respirates) OI EM YO FATHA!!!

[@Dulligarden]

I like how he leaves his legs wide open as it swims closer down to his family jewels

[@mephistopheles1765]

* Great white shark approaches* "look at the size of this magnificent creature! Incredible!"

[@justcarl8402]

The wolf el be like: *Are* *You* *Gonna* *Give* *it* *or* *What*

[@youraverageneighbordude2048]

I thought its rick roll

[@2boofuzzy]

"Don't you go for my fingers, son." 😂❤

[@howardbradley6753]

This just got put in me recommended and i was reading down for this golden quote😂😂😂

[@antoniostapleton806]

Lol 🤣

[@lemikehendrix357]

lol..I THAT WAS A LADY FISH

[@scarybones3671]

"it's just gone between Jane's legs! You're looking a bit worried there Jane!" *Jane nervously laughing*

[@djkevinrise]

That creature is just adorable.

[@Cybermat47]

It was actually just so grateful for the food that it wanted to blow you guys.

[@DRIPTASENGUPTACROLL]

I don't think a lot of people got your joke.

[@jaybubblez7468]

Ouch

[@chaikneesnollies5398]

Hahaha omg

[@bigdaddi69]

*nutted*

[@funape742]

I just spat my drink across my longeroom reading this comment from laughter

[@matsh5633]

"hahaha! It just gone in between James' legs!" "You looking a bit worried there James! Hehehe!" "Oh oh, looks like He's biting James' legs off! Hehehe, woopsie daisy!"

[@dragontear1638]

For a moment I read that in Jeremy Clarkson's voice.

[@BigBoiCannon]

"look at James screaming in agony! what an absolute riot!

[@lusciousmayweather8385]

look he's taking james's Head into his Burrow...hehehe isn't that fascinating

[@Mornepin]

"leg" ?

[@matsh5633]

@@Mornepin "leg" is that limb most humans use to walk and run around with.

[@sethraelthebard5459]

Wolf Eels are pretty chill actually. Something like the bulldogs of the deep. Not particularly attractive, but they can be trained to be quite affectionate.:)

[@3DCGdesign]

presenter: Those teeth are his secret weapon. everyone: He'll never make it as a spy

[@pinkishdiamondz]

Right🤣🤣🤣

[@Squidish425]

It’s so attentive and patient, it just wants some snacks 🥺

[@conorcahill9170]

1:23 "though they are called a Wolf Eel, they are not actually wolves"

[@kamrulahsan06]

Thanks Sherlock

[@mzaphod64]

"Though it's called a Wolf Eel, they're not actually an Eel at all. They are truly a fish."

[@rewrite4618]

Wow. I thought they are wolves. Wolves in the deep sea D:

[@TheAdoringFan7]

He didnt say that at all, listen better please...

[@arielaquino8629]

Thanks Captain Obvious 😂

[@TS-hl1ok]

Wow! That is both terrifying and awesome at the same time

[@bosssaucenation]

I love how usually the narrator is doing a voice over but this man said "I'm gonna one up Attenborough and narrate while scuba diving"

[@Praxographist]

always fascinating how so many creatures are just engineered to be terrifying.

[@MrJackrussell12]

It's weird how I found it strangely cute

[@YVhere]

It's happened when something is so ugly it's cute and you just want to protecc

[@circumcizednun1814]

He doesn't even look innocent

[@goodbloke8417]

Seems inquisitive, almost playful

[@tonk3878]

It reminds me of that miscarriage baby from the Witcher 3.

[@FastNCurious88]

Good Bloke reminded me of a puppy :’) seems wicked smart

[@atryofficial]

Prehistoric Park music xD Awesome x)

[@thatcertifiedbystander]

when the diver kept yanking the food from the eel like he's just trying to taunt the eel i was like "OMG JUST GIVE THE FRICKIN FOOD ALREADY"

[@xenosmoke8915]

“This guy brought food! I don’t know who he is but he’s just handing me stuff! Woooo!”

[@wanderingmiqote9606]

i love how it just comes out like, "ello? who are you? oooo food"

[@danyort1014]

2:02. The way eel acts, commentator laughs and makes bubbles because of it, the cameraman face because he want to laugh but cant-everything perfect in this scene

[@TerryIversVlog]

aww this is so cute *blocks and reports* lol

[@BrutalDeath007]

When the thing got closer to his groin and he got concerned about its position I felt that

[@jontraz5993]

I'm just here to say nice pfp my guy

[@jarrydvaneeden1194]

“ It’s just bitten off 3 of my fingers, what a magnificent creature! “

[@bosssaucenation]

hes like "bro gimme the food and ill stop getting closer"

[@Quartered_Rodent]

The practical effects are so good in this movie trailer.

[@SuperPrinnyDood]

Sees Thumbnail "Oh god what is that Eldrich horror" Watches video "Oh, he's actually kinda cute in a weird way"

[@elsonlam]

How can you tell if he's cute with all the scuba gears on?

[@Techn0punk]

@@elsonlam lmao

[@Catdogomeow]

@@elsonlam XD haha

[@SuperPrinnyDood]

@@elsonlam well done 👏👏👏

[@Ascendant1]

He’s like the fish version of a pit bull.

[@AlgaeEater09]

It’s head looks like a gears of war Locust

[@CMONCMON007]

Youre right!!

[@isaacb725]

Forreal!!😐😂

[@WardofSquid]

*BOOM*

[@pHoTyPHoToN]

Locust grenadier

[@graver067966739]

"Want that chicken"

[@tomekk503]

Imagine more of them come at him eating alive "o little cuty you tickle me", until he disappear for real.

[@jakethomas3029]

Bruh he gotta be the most chill fish ever. He really was gentle about taking the food and looked at him like "got anymore bruv"

[@CyanideOwl]

He is cute. It's like bloated human face on a very long fish.

[@SnoopyDoofie]

Fish like worms. It sensed one between James' legs.

[@malnutritionboy]

You meant a snake?

[@ayotalsamoth6867]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mikimiyazaki]

To small to eat though so he went for the larger pinky finger.

[@petme6624]

@@mikimiyazaki hahhahahaaha

[@MiniNinja258]

SnoopyDoo lol

[@arclite95]

"Oh! Look at that." *Intensifies*

[@WunnSEN]

Just mesmerising!

[@punkpinata7062]

"His teeth are his secret weapon" *Looks at the very prominent teeth* "Hmmmmm not so sure about the 'secret' part"

[@dandychiggins7240]

You can tell the eel was really disappointed when he realised he couldn't eat those guys :(

[@ForbiddenFollyFollower]

He was just looking for a warm nook between their legs lol

[@dreadmew2661]

a trend with any video involving eels is that they're always curious and playful with humans, ive seen some even showing affection and nudging for more head rubs

[@ryangee890]

The eel is probably happy he has friends to visit him. Everyone else ran away lol

[@konnosx1213]

Everyday I realise more and more how wise I was to be afraid of the sea as a kid

[@ZNA_Productions]

"Here we have the rare, deepwater George Soros"

[@xxxgoldxxx4549]

Heeeeeeeeee

[@phyiir1322]

YOOO YOU'RE THE GUY THAT MADE THE HALO SWORD!!! Cool stuff dude!!

[@bernardcanete1565]

Ayyyyye im a fan of u

[@4.00am6]

ayyy....

[@Sam-zc5qn]

Hey Eli

[@cthulhux6361]

Eel : uff good they don't know about my x-ray vision.

[@thermonuclearcollider4418]

0:06 "Greetings, my good man: do you by chance happen to have something for me?"

[@ssiddarth]

Our oceans are so amazing & thanks for the awesome video 👍🤗

[@BaranLordofLight]

Our oceans?? Since when do we own them??

[@skoning2178]

infinite pax Lol it is from every creature on the planet. We dont own them but we can use it.

[@skoning2178]

Mheeh some parts of the oceaan are nice but u placed the comment on a wrong video. I would defenitely agree if I saw Some Nice koral and collored fish and everything but not after seeing this creature.

[@freddiey]

"Though it's called a Wolf Eel, they're not an eel at all..." WHY WAS I EXPECTING TO HIM SAY SOMETHING ELSE??

[@sinnytax]

I'm kinda glad it lives underwater.

[@thesouthernwoodsmanuk216]

great footage of this sea monster.

[@dedoeg4214]

Reminds me of my 3rd grade teacher. Minus the glasses! 😅

[@TOP_RARES]

it has British teeth thats forsure

[@idonthaveanymoneybutihaveo7100]

Tbh more like american. American people have the worst sugar diets lmaoo

[@dukewonder4097]

Francisco Diaz lmaoooooo

[@br0l0g]

@@idonthaveanymoneybutihaveo7100 Actually the english have been proven to be the worst sugar consumers

[@idonthaveanymoneybutihaveo7100]

@@br0l0g no offense but do your research 👍 The average american person consumes up to 126.4 grams of sugar per DAY, whereas the average BRITISH person only consumes 93.2 grams (which is still bad) but America is most definitely the worst country in the world regarding sugar diet wise.

[@br0l0g]

@@idonthaveanymoneybutihaveo7100 Then why do the British have such bad teeth?

[@Smokey348]

he like ; ''what this creature disturbing me. Oh it got food for me''

[@nascarter705]

“Hey don’t bite my finger” waves finger in its face.

[@m.b.82]

Everybody: "Why is your face so angry?" Wolf eel: "That is my normal face. I can't help it"

[@user-hy7bj5rd9d]

Me when dinner's ready.

[@d.t.w1390]

Nice Pic 🔥👍🗿

[@plant5875]

same

[@BEHEDETY]

lol

[@celestialkhaos2186]

Scary but adorable lol... I'm sitting waiting for Ursula to show up xD now she would scare me lol

[@Bhlunted]

Amazing

[@williamcoates8664]

“Oh. He’s nibbling on our second cameraman” 😂😂😂😂

[@awildtomappeared5925]

that diver doesn't need weights to keep him down in the water with those massive balls

[@marcoarreola9058]

Why are you getting so close to me bits?🤣🤣

[@princevegeta9763]

A fine addition to the long list of why I have Thalassophia.