11. Giant Spider Crab
People with arachnophobia should probably skip this one, since the Giant Spider Crab is the largest crab on earth and can be as big as 12 feet from claw tip to claw tip and can weigh as much as 19kg or 41 pounds. They live anywhere from 160 to 2000 feet below the sea level in the waters around Japan, but that somehow still seems a little too close for comfort. They are only found off the southern coasts that face the Pacific Ocean and most common off the southern coasts of Honshu Island, which is the largest island in Japan. Although it is large and terrifying, it has been known to be somewhat of a gentle giant. Conversely, it has also been known to cause serious injuries with its immensely strong claws, so avoid shaking hands. The creature has eight giant legs and two gigantic arms with claws.
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