A Vancouver resident was up close and personal with an ancient shark species on a recent dive trip.

Diver and photography enthusiast Young Kuah captured videos and images of a bluntnose sixgill shark on a trip not far from Vancouver, in Redondo, Washington.

The local ocean lover spends a great deal of his free time diving in local waters and takes time to learn about the aquatic life he encounters on his expeditions.

Kuah describes seeing a bluntnose sixgill shark, also known as "Hexanchus griseus," as "always a treat," noting that the one he took pictures of on Aug. 2 is a subadult female in the six- to eight-foot range. However, adults can grow up to a jaw-dropping 18 to 20 feet long.

While they are one of the most widespread shark species globally, they are normally found along co

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