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.
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .