Tamed dolphin

Dolphins and many shark species are similar in shape and size, and inhabit the same regions and depths of the ocean. Sharks have a reputation for being fierce predators. hardly surprising when they are armed with rows of sharp serrated teeth that can easily bite through flesh and bone. Unlike dolphins, sharks have a very tough, sandpaper-like skin that is not easily punctured.



Dolphins, on the other hand, are seen as intelligent, playful creatures. They only have a single row of peg-like teeth which is mainly used for catching smaller fish. Their skin is soft, flexible and can be cut easily.

So at face value, it would seem that sharks would have the edge over a dolphin in a face to face fight - but all is not as it seems!

Since dolphins normally travel together in a group - known as a pod, if one of them is threatened by a shark, the other members of the group will join in to defend the dolphin that is in danger.

The dolphin's main weapon is their snout, otherwise known as their beak. It is made of very strong and thick bone,