Beach worms: Man discovers disgusting creatures under the sand at Australian beach

A ‘terrifying’ video revealing the truth of what really lives beneath the shores of Australia’s sandy beaches has shaken thousands.

A man recently caught a “beach worm” with a piece of rotting fish and held the squirming creature aloft for the camera.

The creatures are lean and can grow up to 300 cm in length. The worms have hundreds of segments on their bodies and sharp teeth that can pierce the skin.

Beach worms are native to the east and southeast coast of Australia and are found on sandy beaches near the low tide mark.

Although the worms are known to bite humans, the species is not lethal and is often used as bait by fishermen.

A ‘terrifying’ video revealing the truth behind what really lives beneath the shores of Australia’s sandy beaches has made thousands reel at the sight

Beach worms are native to the east and southeast coast of Australia and are found on sandy beaches near the low tide mark

Beach worms are omnivorous and feast on seaweed and animal matter present on seashores.

They are also hunted by fish, as well as birds when they emerge from the sand to feed.

Thousands were shocked by the worm’s existence and “wish they never found out.”

“New fear unlocked,” one man said. “I’m never going to the beach again unless I forget this.”

“Why would you show us this?” another demanded. “We were so glad we didn’t know.”

“I am shocked and fascinated at the same time,” one man wrote.

“I’ll never sink my feet in the sand again,” swore another.

But several others were unfazed.

“It’s just fish bait – you use them a lot when you’re going to kill,” one man said.

Another revealed, “My brother and I used to dig trenches at the breach and we filled buckets with these worms.”

“Am I just Australian or is this not so shocking?” a woman asked. “Everyone knew about beach worms.”