Its tiny size and remote habitat make it an extremely rare sight for researchers ... Megamouth Sharks are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world, but sightings remain scarce.

One of the deepest oceanic trenches in the world ... be about 3.5 meters long. The rare footage captured during the expedition offers an up-close view of the shark feeding on the bait provided.

According to the International Fund for Animal Welfare, the population of white sharks around the world is thought to exceed 3,000 and is presently not considered to be endangered; however ...