In the Hauraki Gulf in New Zealand, an octopus climbed onto a mako shark and rode it. 
The unusual phenomenon was noticed by employees of the University of Auckland. The octopus straddled the mako shark and was captured on video. Scientists jokingly called what they saw "a shark bus" ("shark" and "bus").
Specialists from the University of Auckland explained that octopuses are deep-sea creatures, while sharks usually live closer to the surface. "Their encounter reminds us that the ocean is full of wonders," they noted.
It is unclear how the octopus ended up on the predator's head. University staff assume that the creature decided to save itself from the shark's teeth.
Scientists also noted that the shark ride must have been extreme for the octopus. The Mako shark is considered the fastest among sharks. It can reach speeds of up to 65 kilometers per hour.
