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Unbelievable: Man Attacked by Shark While Swimming Saved by Passing Dolphins!

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Post time 10-9-2023 20:32:26 | Show all posts |Read mode
"Every year, we hear about shark attacks on humans resulting in fatalities. However, there was a remarkable incident involving a shark attack with a twist. Just when the attacked man believed he was about to meet his end in the jaws of a shark, a pod of dolphins happened to pass by and rescued him. The man who narrowly escaped death later made a documentary called 'Escape from the Shark's Jaws' to share this heart-pounding tale.

According to recent reports from the Daily Star and The Sun, a British man named Martin Richardson documented an extraordinary encounter he had years ago while swimming in the Red Sea off Egypt. While swimming in the Red Sea, he suddenly felt a sharp pain and realized he was under attack by a spinner shark. Despite his efforts to fend off the shark, he was no match for it in the vast ocean and felt the shark 'relentlessly biting.'

Looking back on the incident, he estimated that he had lost 2.8 liters of blood and was still far from the shore. At that moment, Martin feared his life was hanging by a thread. But just as he thought so, a group of dolphins suddenly swam towards the area where he and the shark were. The dolphins aggressively attacked the shark, providing Martin with a glimmer of hope. Shortly after, a passing boat rescued him from the perilous situation.

Surviving the near-death experience, Martin decided to make a documentary and strongly believes that dolphins saved his life. This story also brings to mind historical accounts of dolphins saving humans. Could it be that dolphins truly understand human nature? However, this romantic notion is quickly dispelled by marine experts. They explain that dolphins' actions aren't motivated by understanding human emotions but rather by a suspicion that a blob of blood in the water signifies an attack on their offspring, leading them to attack sharks. Therefore, the idea of dolphins having a deep understanding of human nature is simply a romanticized human imagination.

While experts' explanations might debunk the romanticized view, they don't diminish the wonder of these miraculous stories. If given the choice, I'd prefer to believe in the heartwarming tale of dolphins understanding human nature and saving lives. How do you see it?"

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Post time 10-9-2023 20:40:30 | Show all posts
Exactly, as long as we haven't violated any rules, there's no need to worry. All we need to do is communicate earnestly, be patient, and wait.
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Post time 10-9-2023 20:43:58 | Show all posts
I've heard that killer whales are considered the smartest among marine mammals, ranking first, with dolphins as the second smartest. I'm not sure if this is true, but I do know that both whales and dolphins have particularly good relationships with humans.
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Post time 10-9-2023 20:54:16 | Show all posts
So terrifying! I can't imagine what it would be like to be attacked by a shark. I might not have survived!
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Post time 10-9-2023 20:57:27 | Show all posts
Scientific studies of dolphin behavior indicate that dolphins possess complex social structures and communication methods. They have instincts for cooperation and protection among themselves. When dolphins encounter danger or threats in the ocean, they may take actions to protect themselves or other members. This behavior is often driven by instinct and survival needs, rather than being based on cognitive awareness or emotions toward humans. Nevertheless, this story is legendary in its own right and could even be turned into a thrilling movie.
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Post time 10-9-2023 21:08:57 | Show all posts
Personally, I still lean towards celebrating the compassionate aspect of dolphin behavior. Regardless of the motivation, their actions saved a life, and that's something we can still admire and learn from. In this case, understanding their intentions is what matters most, and there's no need to dwell too much on the motive.
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Post time 10-9-2023 21:12:22 | Show all posts
This is a silver lining in the midst of misfortune. I guess I won't be going for a swim anytime soon.
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