He's below you! Stunning image of crocodile on the prowl inches underneath the ...

This stunning image gives the rarest glimpse of one of the world's most endangered crocodiles as it silently swims through the deserted waterways of southern Mexico.

Acclaimed Hawaiian photographer Doug Perrine, 58, risked his life to get these amazing shots of extraordinary creatures, including this dangerous animal near Tulum, on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico .

The beautiful Morelet's breed was hunted to the brink of extinction in the 1940's because of its valuable skin but is again starting to flourish thanks to conservation laws.

The crocodile was captured using sophisticated underwater technology and shows its predatory instincts as it bares the 68 razor-sharp teeth it uses to feed on domestic animals such as dogs, as well as birds, fish, lizards, and turtles.

The beautiful beast, which grows to up to 14ft when an adult, has also been known to attack children, particularly if they get too close to their nests or them in mating season - but generally they will shy away from humans.

Morelet's crocodiles are spread over a small number of freshwater streams, marshes, rivers and ponds in Central American countries like Belize and Guatamala as well as in southern Mexico.

The rest of Mr Perrine's work showcases the stunning and often dangerous marine life he has seen while travelling across the United States, Canada, Micronesia, and Australia.

Some of the animals are so dangerous that he uses a remote triggering system allowing him to snap marine life a safe distance away from their jaws.

'Working with wild animals is always difficult, especially if they are large, timid, and potentially dangerous,' he said.

'This type of picture is particularly difficult, since so many disparate elements must be dealt with all at the same time.

'For the alligator picture, I had to use a remote triggering system with the camera on an extendible pole, since it would have been much too dangerous to get down in the water with the alligator.

'In winter, With very slow metabolism, their energy needs are small, and they feed only rarely. As the water warms in spring, they become more active and aggressive.

'They not only are more hungry, but with mating season approaching, hormones begin to flood their bodies, and the males become especially aggressive.'

To capture the beasts at their best and clearest he has to wait until the water is completely still.

Animals we met in Mexico

Spending a week lounging around an all-inclusive resort doesn’t allow for much time with the locals- people or animals. Even though our resort had a private zoo, I was much more interested in the native, wild animals that called the resort home. Whether watching the birds search for food on discarded trays, the graceful peacocks walking around as if no one can was there, real butterfly kisses on my brothers face, or bullish iguanas marking their territory next to the cabanas, these animals took claim of this area. Always one to stand up for animals, it’s interesting to me how they have adapted to this new way of living and changing landscape. 

Our friends and fellow resort-goers: About Jade Jade (Age 27) is a spunky girl hailing from Jacksonville, Florida. She’s addicted to traveling and has a strange obsession with maps and globes. A lover of dogs, fashion, fish tacos, marine biology, and college football, she has a broad range of interests. Jade has a strong passion for the film “Love, Actually” and has watched it 176 times. Her interests include singing really loud, impromptu dances, shopping, and dressing up in cute dresses and extravagant hats. She has written for Gadling, AOL Travel and Spunky Girl Monologues.

I never knew there were white peacocks. It’s beautiful. My wife and I keep debating our first international destination and Mexico is always near the top. Thanks for reminding me why. There’s so much to see there. Right now we’re contenting ourselves with vagabonding around the US. There’s still a lot for us to see here too.