SCP-████ is to be contained within a specialized aquarium measuring 30 meters in length, 15 meters in width, and 10 meters in height, constructed of reinforced acrylic material. The containment chamber must be maintained in total darkness except during approved research and interaction periods. Lighting is to be provided by infrared sources only to prevent SCP-████ from experiencing discomfort or distress.
Access to SCP-████'s containment chamber is restricted to Level 3 personnel and above, and all interactions must be supervised by at least two armed security personnel equipped with tranquilizer guns. No personnel are permitted inside the containment chamber without prior approval from the Site Director.
SCP-████ is to be fed a diet consisting of deep-sea fish, preferably hagfish and lanternfish, three times a week. Personnel entering the containment chamber for feeding purposes must wear reinforced diving suits to prevent injury.
Any attempts by SCP-████ to communicate with Foundation personnel are to be documented and reported to the Site Director immediately.
Description:
SCP-████ is a sentient entity resembling a ghost shark of the Chimaera order, commonly known as a chimaera or rabbitfish. It measures approximately 3 meters in length and possesses translucent skin, revealing internal organs and skeletal structures. SCP-████'s eyes emit a faint bioluminescent glow, allowing it to navigate its surroundings in low-light conditions.
SCP-████ demonstrates signs of sentience and awareness uncommon for marine life. It exhibits behaviors indicative of curiosity and intelligence, including attempts to communicate with Foundation personnel through telepathic and verbal means. SCP-████'s verbal speech is rudimentary and often unintelligible, although it has displayed a basic understanding of simple English phrases and commands.
SCP-████ appears to derive pleasure from interaction with personnel, often approaching the containment chamber's viewing window and gesturing in a manner consistent with playful behavior. Despite its docile demeanor, SCP-████ is to be regarded with caution due to its unpredictable nature and the potential danger it poses to personnel.
SCP-████ was recovered from the depths of the Pacific Ocean following reports of anomalous activity in a remote underwater trench. The circumstances surrounding SCP-████'s origin remain unknown, and efforts to trace its lineage or identify similar entities have yielded inconclusive results.
Addendum ████-1: Communication Logs
The following excerpts document SCP-████'s attempts to communicate with Foundation personnel:
Excerpt 1:
SCP-████: [Telepathically] Jacobs...
Researcher: Yes. I am Researcher Jacobs. We're here to observe and study you.
SCP-████: [Verbal, unintelligible]
Excerpt 2:
SCP-████: [Telepathically] Hungry. Food?
Researcher: We'll bring you food shortly, SCP-████.
