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.
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .