Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals. The jaw-dropping moment stunned spectators watching from a catamaran near Seal Island in False Bay, South Africa. The hungry shark emerged from the water and bit down on the catamaran's dummy seal, before disappearing into the waves. Yirui Heng, of Singapore, photographed the action, which lasted for just seconds.
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .