In November 2007, surfer Todd Endris was attacked by a great white shark at Marina State Beach in California. The massive fifteen foot shark struck him multiple times, dragging him underwater and severely injuring his right leg and back.
Just as the shark returned for a final fatal blow, a pod of bottlenose dolphins intervened. The courageous dolphins formed a protective circle around Endris, actively shielding him from the predator and distracting the shark.
Taking advantage of the distraction, Endris managed to catch a wave and ride it toward the shore. Bystanders on the beach rushed to his aid, applying a tourniquet and calling emergency services.
Endris survived the horrific ordeal after extensive surgeries and a long recovery. Marine biologists noted that this protective behavior toward humans, while rare, highlights the high intelligence and complex social bonds of dolphins.
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