Why are sharks afraid of dolphins? (2 photos)

Yes, I have often heard that dolphins can deal with a shark. But how is that possible? A shark is a formidable predator, it has a crazy number of teeth and it feels like it can bite a dolphin in half. But with all these seemingly undeniable advantages, sharks prefer to avoid the company of dolphins. Indeed, sharks swim away as soon as they see a school of dolphins

What is the secret of such a successful confrontation between some sea predators over others?





Sharks are very cautious and prudent. But for the most part, they are like Kipling's cat, who "walks by herself." Sharks rarely gather in schools, except during mating games, after which they try to separate quickly. According to researchers, the main reason for sharks' frequent losses in fights with dolphins is their love of solitude.

Dolphins, as you know, are social creatures. They do not just gather in schools, but have very organized and tightly knit groups. And where there is good organized and pre-planned group activity, a loner is doomed to failure.

At the same time, dolphins, having such a significant advantage in the fight against sharks, do not initiate attacks on them. On the contrary, most often the toothy predator attacks first. And she is very happy to feast on the meat of a collective mammal that has strayed from its group for various reasons. But if the dolphins notice aggressive actions on the part of the bloodthirsty predator, then she is in trouble. The dolphin group immediately surrounds their offender and begins to push and hit her with their powerful beaks. At the same time, dolphins, highly developed and intelligent creatures, always aim at the shark's most vulnerable spot - gill slits, eyes, belly. The shark loses strength under the blows, cannot resist and dies. The whole pod of dolphins easily kills the shark. This is because they are much faster and more maneuverable.