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.
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .