Diver goes face-to-face with crocodile in incredible video

Crocodiles are an animal that most people would prefer to avoid. But a diver got up close and personal with one of the large reptiles during a recent expedition in Mexico.

John Nygren was on a dive off the coast of coast of Quintana Roo, Mexico when he came face-to-face with the crocodile. The encounter was caught on film and the reptile even flashes his toothy "grin" for the cameras.

Check out the video below and let us know if you would want to get that close to a crocodile.

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