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.
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .