A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand. The underwater animal whisperer, named Jorge, was able to tame the 8ft long shark by simply rubbing its snout, one of its most sensitive places, causing the animal to become overwhelmed by the stimulation. Having calmed the silky shark, a species which has been known to behave aggressively toward divers, he gently grasped its body and turned the predator so it was upright. The amazing moment was witnessed by French marine biologist Mathieu Foulquie, 39, just five metres underwater on a dive in the Gardens of the Queen National Marine Park in Cuba.
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
