Ah…a shark. One of nature's largest apex predators.

A group of scientists studying the marine ecosystem near the Cayman Islands said they have captured video of the rare and “endangered” whitetip shark using an underwater camera. FOX 7 Austin.

The Blue Belt Global Marine Wildlife Analysis Network project recorded whitetip sharks at each exit using a bait-based remote underwater video (BRUV) system. (Related: A stunning new species of dolphin has been discovered — everyone, let me introduce you to Delphinus pacificus)

According to the footage, the shark became interested in some of their equipment and as a result swam into the frame of the camera multiple times.

According to FOX 7, scientists say the project is a British government initiative. In collaboration with the Cayman Islands Department of Environment, they are deploying BRUVs with the aim of “informing the ongoing management and protection” of the Cayman Islands. Ecosystem around the island.

According to FOX 7, scientists say the population of whitetip sharks has declined by about 93% over the past 60 years.

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Hey, sharks are super cool, but this one is further amplified by the fact that it's rare.

You can tell I'm a Florida boy…sharks, dolphins, marlin, I love them all. So when I saw a rare and endangered black-crowned nighttail caught on camera, I absolutely had to blog about it. And speaking of Merlin…

Check out this wild video we found in 2013.

When most people think of animal Thunderdome, their first thoughts are of land-based craziness, but let's not forget about our friends at sea…the ones that have no problem munching on us while swimming.

But still, I can't help but admire what's in our oceans.