Watch A Fearless Dog Dive In Head-First And Challenge A Massive Hammerhead Shark

Dogs certainly have a mind of their own and when there isn’t a human limiting their actions, they can get quite adventurous. That was the case for the dog in the clip at the bottom of the page — it spotted an opportunity to meet a new friend in the water and it went for it!

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Are Hammerhead Sharks Aggressive?

Hammerhead sharks are active hunters that display aggression toward their prey, which includes crustaceans, fish, eel, and octopuses. These sharks don’t prey on humans, so they don’t go after them, but they are quite defensive and don’t hesitate to show that same level of aggression if they are provoked. There are some reports of hammerhead sharks attacking humans unprovoked, though these instances are rare. Their size alone is intimidating enough (up to 20 feet long!), so humans typically stay away. Dogs don’t typically make their way out toward hammerhead shark-infested waters, so it’s unusual for these two animal species to meet.

What Types Of Dogs Are Good Swimmers?

There are several different dog breeds that make excellent swimmers. The standard poodle is one of those dogs alongside Newfoundlands, Chesapeake Bay retrievers, and Labrador retrievers. Some breed names are dead giveaways, like the Irish water spaniel and the Portuguese water dog. Although many dogs can swim, even if only in a shallow pool, for some pups, water presents a serious danger. Some examples of dogs that require a floating device or should be kept from water sources completely include pugs, corgis, dachshunds, and shih tzus.

Hammerhead Shark: Friend Or Foe?

The video below starts with a gorgeous view of clear, serene blue waters. Beneath the surface is a massive hammerhead shark. Its distinctive shape makes it easy to spot and you can hear spectators marveling at its size. The clip was taken in Exuma, Bahamas and it captures a scary moment. The next scene cuts to a broader view of the same gorgeous water and a dog on a deck just above it. The dog jumps from the deck onto some rocks below and straight into the water for a nice swim.

The dog manages to land right on top of the hammerhead shark and the screams from the spectators in the background are of both surprise and horror at the thought of what they might witness. Much to their relief, the dog simply enjoys a swim with the hammerhead shark, following it around the water. The pup eventually makes its way back onto the rocks after enjoying a nice dip with what apparently turned out to be a rather docile hammerhead shark. Once the dog is back on dry land, the spectators erupt in applause and cheers.

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