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.
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 .
A scoliosis sufferer was heartbroken to learn surgery would stop her dancing - but she battled through the pain to complete her GCSE dance exams and earn A* .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A miracle baby born with half-a-heart will make this Mother's Day extra special for her mum - as she was given just 24 hours to live .
A mum who has hid behind the hair loss condition alopecia for the last 20 years has bravely revealed a secret compulsion to tear out her own hair that has tormented her since she was a child .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
SURROUNDED by tens of thousands of fish, this outnumbered diver is dwarfed by a mass of sea life .
SAT happily on the branch of a tree, this little frog appears unfazed by a surprise visitor .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .