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Bizarre 'humanoid Godzilla', the size of a grown man, is filmed viciously hunting off the coast of the Galapagos Islands

(Mail Online)    14:53, April 12, 2016

This incredible footage shows a six-foot long iguana feasting underwater in the Pacific Ocean.

Nicknamed 'Godzilla' for its rampaging movements and size in comparison to its fellow sea creatures, the majestic lizard was captured in remarkably clear footage hunting for food on the sea bed.

It can be seen on the prowl for lunch before swimming almost human-esque to the surface for air.

Nicknamed 'Godzilla' for its rampaging movements and size in comparison to its prey, the majestic lizard was captured in remarkably clear footage hunting for food on the sea bed

It then dives back into the crystal waters, using its lengthy tail to manoeuvre as it glides deeper into the Ocean.

As it continues its hunt, it swims right by one of the divers recording the phenomenal footage.

The video was recorded by Steve Winkworth, at Cabo Marshall, a dive site off the north coast of Isabela in the Galapagos Islands.

It can be seen on the prowl for lunch before swimming almost human-esque to the surface for air

As it continues its hunt, it swims right by one of the divers recording the phenomenal footage

Marine iguanas, like this one filmed eating algae, are vegetarians and experts when it comes to foraging underwater. They're capable of diving up to 9-metres deep

It has grown global acclaim since being posted on Reddit earlier in the week under the title: 'Tiny Godzilla nomming on things underwater.'

Marine iguanas, like this one filmed eating algae, are vegetarians and experts when it comes to foraging underwater.

They're capable of diving up to 9-metres deep.

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