Wanted: Low CR Super Dangerous Monsters

I am building a ship based encounter for my party and they have asked me to go all out on the "close to death" aspect. So I am looking for monsters with, relatively low CR, but who are still highly dangerous because of some nonsense abilities.

I have already short-listed:

  • Intellect Devourers
  • Mind Flayers
  • Shadows

Are there any others in the same vein whom I can throw at my party?