6 Reasons Sharks Are Afraid of Dolphins

When we think of a species that rules the seas, most people will probably end up with sharks. They’re big, they’re mean, they have a nice set of teeth and we’re taught from an early age to avoid them and leave them alone.

Pretty much to everyone’s surprise, there’s a type of animal that lives in the sea and scares the living jeebies out of sharks – dolphins. Here’s why.

Dolphins Have Better Mobility

Dolphins have a horizontal tail fin compared to a shark’s vertical one. This means they have a better upward or downward mobility. Combine this with their more flexible joints and there’s hardly any situation where a shark would be able to outmaneuver a dolphin.

Dolphins Hunt In Packs

While a shark might be physically stronger than a dolphin, dolphins always travel in packs and will defend a member of their pack that gets attacked. One on one a dolphin might not have a shot, but a shark can’t hold his own against a dozen dolphins.