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.
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
