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.
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
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 .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
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 .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
