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.
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .