Dolphins prevent NZ shark attack

[emad]

By Phil Mercer
BBC, Sydney




The dolphins swam in a tight, defensive circle

A group of swimmers has told how a pod of dolphins protected them from a great white shark off New Zealand's coast.

The lifeguards were training at a beach near Whangarei on the North Island when they were menaced by a 3-metre shark, before the dolphins raced in to help.

The swimmers were surrounded by the dolphins for 40 minutes before they were able to make it safely back to the beach.

Marine biologists say such altruistic behaviour is not uncommon in dolphins.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4034383.stm

[Solitaire]

1. not surprised..

I've often heard about stories like this.

Now, if we could get the world to stop hurting them, perhaps we could return the favor.

:)

[HeeBGBz]

2. I wanna live in a dolphin world.

eom

[mr_hat]

3. 'Cos you are a dolphin girl.

[HeeBGBz]

4. That's right

Some boys kiss me, some boys hug me
I think they're O.K.
If they don't swim in the big blue ocean
I just walk away

[Gothmog]

5. Cool

This type of behavior has been reported in the past. These are amazing creatures.

[skygazer]

6. Helping others is their porpoise in life

<ducks for cover>

[el_gato]

7. OUCH!