This breathtaking octopus, first discovered a few years ago, does a pinwheel-like somersault in the waters of Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea. The wunderpus most resembles the mimic octopus, though its white markings are unique to the species.

It was given the name Wunderpus photogenicus because the photographer and scientists found that the species could mimic most of its predators, including lionfish and mantis shrimps, as a means of defense.

Another unique trait is its elusiveness: It took the crew six hours to capture this shot.