A Zebra Shark Wont' Let This Diver Work

A diver is trying to clean the glass at an aquarium where a cuddly zebra shark just won't let this diver work.
The diver takes a break from working to snuggle the zebra shark and give him some rubs.
A great example of how our Awesome Ocean is full of amazing life! Learn more at AwesomeOcean.com

[@Verzalux]

"Bob, why did you spend 3 hours cleaning the aquarium ?" "Sorry boss, there was this zebra shark who want a belly rub" "Understandable, have a great day"

[@jayslacker5680]

"Sorry boss, there this zebra shark who want a belly rub." Boss - "Where's my belly rub?"

[@uselesssonaofabitch]

@@jayslacker5680 broooo

[@jayfuryin8270]

Jay Slacker underrated comment

[@caseyf2323]

There was this zebra shark who wanted a belly rub*

[@fewezt6012]

Wanted*

[@jonathana1572]

Shark "I'm an apex predator" Human "Belly rub?" Shark "... yes plz"

[@freshd6278]

No normal shark would behave this way. All the fish in there are lethargic, this aquarium is a nightmare for an animal that is made for having hundreds of squarekilometres for it to move in. Everyone thinks this is ok, because they are fish, but none of the people here would find it ok to hold a dog in a windowless, tiny room for the entirety of it's life

[@nightevermoon9529]

No one cares

[@Winslow19]

Orca's laughing in the distance

[@sionijiminian9874]

What the hell @fresh D

[@lanceelopezz223]

Yuckk

[@vanitas7441]

Just in case anyone has weird anxiety about the shark suffocating because it isn’t moving, don’t worry! Zebra sharks don’t need ram ventilation like some other sharks do. In fact, they often lay down on reefs and stuff like that, using their strong throat muscles to keep breathing. IDK about anyone else, but it bothered me so much I had to google it

[@EruzaSky]

Yes, and thank you for the info!

[@melindaatkinson3585]

Yep, I was thinking, this shark is not looking for affection, it was simply curious about the diver who then proceeded to embrace the shark. Great Whites become incapacitated when upside down and I am still convinced this shark is in a state of incapacitation until the diver lets go. I mean, “Sure, hahaha, the shark wants to cuddle.” 😕

[@vanitas7441]

@@melindaatkinson3585 you may be right. What you’re talking about is called tonic immobility. While the reason for this response is not very well known, it is believed to be related to things such as mating and defense. Though it’s observed in many shark species, including the zebra shark, not all are capable of it. It is a common method researchers use to collect data on sharks while minimizing injury to both the shark and the researcher. It doesn’t hurt the shark in any way as long as it is only held in the position for less than approximately 15 minutes. It just puts the shark in a state of disorientation for a short period of time, and it will soon return to a normal state once righted. So even then, no cause for concern. :)

[@melindaatkinson3585]

@@vanitas7441 that’s it, tonic immobility! Sorry to be such a Karen. Regardless, cleaning fish tanks must be a cool job. 😁

[@pitioti]

I supose anyway that Shark have enough survival instinct to not stay still too much if it could suphocate them, even if they like belly rub X3

[@pizzaking2594]

I can just picture the diver thinking to himself like “Whose a happy shark, your happy shark, yess you are, yess you are”

[@ishihewa4488]

Why did I read that in a weird voice I’m my head 😂

[@leeshackelford7517]

@@ishihewa4488 I did too

[@Firestorm-613]

@@ishihewa4488 same.

[@justme8841]

@@ishihewa4488 in the most highest pitched tone ever 😂😂😂

[@Ririn_Sama0517]

@@ishihewa4488 I read it out weirdly and I clicked in to see the comments inside and I saw your comment 😭

[@monkeydude952]

"Sharks are perfect killing machines, apex predators, and are absolutely monstrous." Shark: Gib cuddle

[@scottydu81]

I dont even think this is one of those sharks that plays cello music. Just a big fish really.

[@robxholicfoxyfan8552]

People forget that sharks are like the smartest fish in the world, and it was said by the guy who wrote the original book of Jaws that he would have never made the book today because back then nobody actually paid attention to how actually beautiful and surprisingly affectionate they are.

[@mook_butt8037]

@@robxholicfoxyfan8552 I refuse to believe that Bruce was the villain in Jaws.

[@robxholicfoxyfan8552]

@@mook_butt8037 The way it is framed in the movie and book is from the mind of a person who lived in a world where they literally knew nothing about actual sharks, and thus he thought that the animal that kills barely five people a year (which is less than coconuts, car crashes, or basically anything else that actually kills us really.) And most of those deaths result from panicking and thus activating their hunting response, or from the fact that surfboards look a lot like seals from below. The shark is shark in appearance, but compared to almost any real shark he is way worse, though justified. I say almost because every species has some extra mean members, but those are the exception in most cases, not the rule. Pet a shark on its belly or snout when it's eyes are normal and they are almost like a house pet. And also, Manta Rays are sharks too, and are notorious for being kind. Sting rays have the same capacity for love, but are inherently more lethal if you mess up.

[@seasalt1498]

Great white sharks actually get eaten by orcas pretty regularly. The orcas gang up on a shark and perform a manoeuvre that pushes its liver out of a bite wound. Considering they're also known to play with their food, I'd say they're a fair bit more monstrous than sharks. Still nothing on humans, though.

[@Oracle_Ocelot]

Whenever I see a person giving a not-obviously-pettable animal cute lil scritches and belly rubs, I think “Ah yes, this is what humans are meant to do”

[@reapersatrashcan3792]

It is in my humble opinion that if you can give another animal belly rubs or scratches and they enjoy it then said animal is indeed pettable

[@Wooktent]

Humans were born to pet all things that move. And all things that move were born to be pet.

[@reapersatrashcan3792]

@@Wooktent couldn't have said it better my friend

[@ghost-hn2lh]

every animal is pettable. some are just only pettable once

[@Wooktent]

@@Geoglyph89 Is that a challenge?

[@Zeikimatsu]

I can't get over the fact that the shark's face is literally making the :D emote the whole time!

[@orphancloud1132]

That shark was so freaking happy. 😊😄

[@yolk5001]

It's more like a : []

[@cyka4075]

😄

[@jay_iguess7824]

@@superspinsimon3127 Look up the definition of simp and tell me if you think you’re using the word right.

[@superspinsimon3127]

@@jay_iguess7824 simple or foolish person. Exactly what you are?

[@Gr33dy214]

The correct title would be “diver stops working to play with shark”

[@darialomurno05]

More like: to annoy him

[@Owl325]

It looked like the shark was over it way before it was half way done 😅 no hate for a quick pet but if the other person wants out u gotta respect

[@movingaccountsss]

Yes

[@titanqueen7217]

Don’t lie, you know that you would do the same thing. If an animal demands to be pet, then it has to be pet.

[@asaigrin1642]

@@Owl325 do you really think a shark could be forced to stay and take the scritches if it didn’t want to? Lmao

[@whoseverpanic3160]

What the guy is saying: "Who's a good shark, yes you are"

[@heneedsomemilk2877]

Yes you are

[@kerryn6714]

You read my mind! 😂

[@heavy_j]

Thank you

[@ashiaonheragame]

😹

[@khanmaykr5112]

Who's a good villiger, yes you are.

[@xxdemisucksxx]

"Everything is a dog if you try hard enough" -Aristotle probably

[@xympha]

I love this comment 🤣

[@KookieDough94]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@arabiannights8023]

This is the best comment ever

[@abhinav5mariner]

😂😂😂

[@LeafseasonMagbag]

So many animals love getting petted

[@Slypto]

"I love the big black slug thing that comes and cleans for us, it always rubs my belly" -shark

[@sheeshou4460]

"10/10 would come back again" -Shark

[@SpagettiSpeltWrong]

Human: Cleaning window Shark: "No. Belly rubs" Human: "I gottta clean." Shark: *"Belly rubs."*

[@donvergas4855]

Imagine if you're at an aquarium... and you see the diver dude cleaning the tank, only to then watch him get a hold of a full-length shark, and pretend it was a guitar.

[@yukowolfang8645]

That's pretty metal

[@mrnom5763]

That shark species are cleaner sharks they don't attack people

[@shadowlurker9548]

@@mrnom5763 most sharks don't attack people, if it does happen it's because of mistaken identity, you should check out the dodo episode of the guy that's friends with a giant tiger shark, Tiger sharks are "known to be one of the most aggressive sharks" but this girl comes up to this diver for head rubs.

[@anshumandewangan5517]

@@yukowolfang8645 i hate you. Take my like

[@Syclone0044]

@@shadowlurker9548 Not gonna lie, I usually find the sugary sweet animal channels a waste of time, but TheDodo has consistently good stuff

[@mrwatchdog1537]

Zebra shark: What is this? Human: Affection Zebra shark: Disgusting... Do it again

[@Xktree72]

🤣

[@yumenatomi1898]

Lmfao

[@unclefreddieDied]

shark: I'm here for my sponge bath

[@dragonboimmdvideos]

tsundere shark uwu

[@xalex7923]

best comment

[@mellosus1632]

"It's time for you to look inward, and ask yourself the big questions." *Did this man get a raise?*

[@MrWolff9963]

Are you quoting Uncle Iroh from Avatar?

[@ngoboockboumbenousanyabiga7681]

Hope he has one.

[@mellosus1632]

@@MrWolff9963 Yes, yes I am.

[@MrWolff9963]

@@mellosus1632 "Who are you and what do you want?" One of the most powerful scenes in Avatar Iroh is hands down the best character.

[@LoneWolf-vb9yk]

I like Avatar The Last Airbender

[@anthonyp1414]

They used to call sharks "sea dogs" Seeing this shark come and roll over to ask for a belly rub, I can see why

[@thor-johanbirzescu7913]

Sea dog it's a species of shark 🦈 🐶

[@TheOriginalDogass]

This is indeed a fact.

[@Darth_Nycta_13]

Dogfish are sharks so ...

[@miamitani323]

You should check out that exact theme with puffer fish, I swear to you it's super cute.

[@karebushmarebu233]

the real sea dogs are seals, they are closely related to dogs evolutionary. It's super obvious when you observe their behaviour, especially if you have ever been scuba diving and had them approach you in the wild

[@squardzilla8043]

People:" sharks Are mindless, emotionless killing animals" Sharks:

[@Minerva886]

Itgh pet a bull shark now :)

[@gagethegamer4707]

They will think your a seal then chomp

[@squardzilla8043]

@@gagethegamer4707 sharks don't actually think people are seals, they are to smart to think that, if they bite someone it's because their curious, If they did think you were a seal people who got shark bites wouldn't be alive to tell the tale

[@solvix1112]

@@squardzilla8043 yeah, i heard they have the most sense/receptors in their snout so they bump their snouts into things or bite into stuff since they have no hands to feel.

[@kapitankapital6580]

@@solvix1112 that's presumably why you see them biting boats and cages and shit as well. They obviously don't think it's a seal.

[@eurogryphon]

Shark: This one will give me belly rubs. Diver: _Underwater puppy!_

[@ferpz968]

yes

[@Lancersilva]

Pretty much every species of shark not only getting belly rubs, but also getting their snout rubbed and being turned upside down. It’s called Tonic Immobility and they love it on a chemical level.

[@u4riahsc]

The shark looks like it’s smiling.

[@Animefan_7153-0]

@@u4riahsc and it looks adorable

[@vivinndaru6618]

when its actually called zebra 😆😆

[@haylinicole7358]

That shark is probably thinking, "This weird fish is the best groomer I've ever been to!"

[@TheJECNova]

Given there ARE "Groomer Fish" prob' not too wrong...

[@raisedhippylivingpunk8058]

"oh you're petting the window? Well pet me too then while you're at it"

[@grandmasnipples4217]

Boss: Why isn't the tank clean yet? Diver: The zebra shark wanted belly rubs Boss: Understandable have a nice day

[@largol33t1]

If I was the boss, I'd be telling the diver "probably better to give the shark a belly rub. You never know..."

[@zenmaster8826]

Diver: Also stop being a cheapskate, frank and buy me a bigger sponge!!

[@victoriawild3138]

@@zenmaster8826 😂 exactly what I was thinking

[@iizeLxii]

LMFAO

[@lanceelopezz223]

L

[@abigailalonso5320]

You can tell he's been doing this for a while now, the sharky didn't even hesitate on getting closer to him.

[@dudethatlovessongs]

U have beautiful eyes👍

[@abigailalonso5320]

@@dudethatlovessongs thank you! 😊

[@cameron2511]

SIMP, SIMP, SIMP (PewDiePie)

[@dudethatlovessongs]

@@cameron2511 Good to know social medias got my back🤣👌

[@blackjk1234]

Yeah, the shark immediately started loosing its body once he in the diver arm. His fin wasn’t moving at all

[@morganbuhborgan730]

Used to be a diver, our Zebra was just like this. We named her Dotty. Man I miss those days.

[@someguy1301]

Sharks in movies: *aggressive human killing beasts* Sharks in real life: pet my belly UwU

[@mrx4022]

Zebra shark: "You no clean. You give me cuddles."

[@kannatheweeb8836]

Cute aint it

[@ridaa2613]

I would kiss it and cuddle :)

[@putocelular9375]

And yet petting a cat's belly is more dangerous than petting a shark's belly

[@virginialeonard8763]

Checkerz luvs belly rubs.

[@Gab_1123]

I love to pet my snakes bodys

[@rabidspiders01]

A couple yrs ago they discovered sharks are a lot like dogs in behavior. The difference and problem is the teeth. A both use their mouths to grab and manipulate things. If a dog grabs your arm to play it doesn't hurt but if a shark does the same thing somethings coming off lol.

[@ALLY-ir1iq]

Curtis Shores I was at an aquarium a couple weeks ago and they had baby cat sharks, they behaved like puppies, so cute!!!

[@rabidspiders01]

@@ALLY-ir1iq sharks and rays have always been that way. The reason we have never noticed is because of the negative stigma.

[@theretrodragonyope]

That was clearly that diver getting distracted. No one can blame him, the dog, I mean shark, is cute.

[@williamhowes3010]

The way the shark swam by, noticed the diver and turned around tells me this is only the first time it was *captured* on camera. Definitely seems like this isn't the first time, that shark recognizes and likes his funny-finned friend. Edit; You ever seen a shark that WANTS to stay still for something? Didn't think so ;D

[@James.D.B.]

Most sharks don't want to stay still because they'll suffocate if they do, but Zebra Sharks can breathe without moving thanks to their throat muscles

[@grumpyunclenick205]

*sees scuba mans hand rubbing glass* Shark: “is for me?”

[@user-cp1ce5mu2v]

🥺 👉👈

[@Goproarchive7678]

LOL

[@sussybaka1151]

that shark is baby though ngl

[@guidedmeditation2396]

Where else can a shark get a massage?

[@GS_PlayzFN]

Donald Trump has died kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4TFaoyVr9ifecU

[@Vanessa-pq8bn]

Shark: *approaches* Diver: "so you have chosen love and affection?"

[@vincentnguyen3068]

*insert edgy parent abuse joke*

[@Maya_hee]

@@vincentnguyen3068 Parent abuse is not "eDgY", its a serious issue and the jokes are almost always a coping mechanism.

[@sammyb1328]

Allie Williams I think they know it's serious, they were just joking as they wrote. I don't think they meant it to be offensive.

[@ararinhaazuI]

Borahae Army ofc they didnt

[@vincentnguyen3068]

@@ararinhaazuI if I'm gonna comment a joke under a comment, that parodies the fact that people ruin nice jokes like the one we're commenting under with these "edgy parent abuse jokes," I'd say that I know the severity of parent abuse. It's just whether people are offended by it or not. Which I will apologize for if needed. In this case I simply made a joke about people making edgy parent abuse jokes I didn't even make an edgy parent abuse joke. I believe no one is offended. But if someone is, idk gimme a heads up or something.

[@kittykatpharuhs]

The shark literally ROLLED OVER FOR A BELLY RUB I can't, that was too cute 🥺🥺🥺

[@SkylineGuy]

Shark: "noooo I'm an apex predator. you can't just touch me and swim away unharmed!" Diver: "hehe belly rub go skrrrrrrrr"

[@kar-5416]

Zebra Shark: “Hooman, what you do?” *Diver begins belly rub. Zebra Shark: “Oooohhhooooooooo~~”

[@neohybride2597]

😂

[@kar-5416]

Neo Hybride 1:26.

[@fadingaway...]

nut

[@PepsiJCrazyfcker]

@@fadingaway... *n u t*

[@saniyarathod966]

there's a video of a deer..some construction workers found him and started rubbing his belly and if he tries to put him down he freaks out..this was the same

[@nottherealpaulsmith]

for those of you who were concerned (like i was) that the shark can't breathe because it's being held still, zebra sharks can actually pump water through their gills similar to how nurse sharks can, so it's at no risk of suffocating here

[@Stella.22g]

Thank you for explaining 😊

[@Eyeball44]

Oh thank you so much!

[@anht.720]

I didnt even know that some sharks will suffocate if held still lol

[@GrabinGears]

@@anht.720 they don't

[@Peachyshork]

@@anht.720 They can suffocate if they don't have water actively flowing over their gills as that's how they absorb oxygen from the water. Very few sharks can perform buccal pumping, but like the original commenter said, nurse sharks and zebra sharks can, as well as white tip reef sharks and angel sharks.

[@jesuschristbutafab9923]

"I don't know where i am" "I don't know why im here" "All i know is i must *pet* " - humans whenever they see any animal

[@DrKniz]

Everyone :oh sooo cute shark's getting belly rub. Me: Why such a small sponge to clean such a huge tank?

[@pitioti]

Because sponge are efficient on the pressured surface. A bigger sponge would not clean a lot more and would be less usefull underwater ^^

[@kirioes]

“Hey babe how was work?” *It was good, I gave a shark tummy rubs*

[@squidwardcommunitycollege173]

How the break up

[@cpt.blackwolf2971]

@@squidwardcommunitycollege173 no 💀

[@Azadeus]

Sharks point of view “Hi babe how was your swim” “Horrible dear, this human grabbed me and molested me”

[@villain6208]

I was your 1k like

[@OmarTheDeadAziz]

We already know what she said next

[@copernicusepoch7574]

I'm utterly convinced humans will pet anything that moves.

[@cameron2511]

yes, everything thats dangerous to be exsact, but most things that are dangerous are actually cute ngl.

[@copernicusepoch7574]

@@cameron2511 A lot of them, yeah! I find snakes to be super adorable, tbh.

[@punking892]

@@copernicusepoch7574 as a snek owner I can confirm

[@MrChaoticreign]

Evidence, Carol Baskin, Floridians, Australians, All of MOTHER RUSSIA

[@AlanaeImontae]

yes.

[@Ghazalmetal]

Diver: what other job perks are there for this job? Tank guys: well

[@EricSwordswinger]

I'm really surprised he's doing that barehanded, scratching sharkskin would be like scratching high-grit sandpaper

[@niftymillerdj]

It depends on which way he was rubbing it. Its like a cats tongue, when you rub it one way it is like sandpaper almost, but when you rub it the other way its smooth. i think...

[@asthecrowflies8944]

actually shark skin is as smooth as silk i would know i am a shark-skin expert

[@belisauriusfish9406]

@@niftymillerdj yeah, you’ve got it right. Something else to note is that people also seem to exaggerate the danger of shark skin: people talk like just brushing against it will cut you, but if you’re being gentle when handling the animal, your probably fine in terms of sharkskin related injury. Hell, I once held a bull shark who was thrashing in my arms, and the worst I got was something akin to rope burn. Edit: shark was fine by the way.

[@josuevalar6465]

Therapist: shark doggo isn't real, he can't ask you for love Shark doggo:

[@Miniature_Devil]

I call bullshit on the Mr therapist xD lol I had to

[@danielcooper3332]

But the therapist is right shark doggo can't hurt you

[@josuevalar6465]

@@danielcooper3332 read again ;)

[@danielcooper3332]

@@josuevalar6465 I'm sorry I'm so used to reading the original meme format that when I read "Therapist: Shark doggo isn't real" my brain kinda just auto-filled the rest. A good lesson for myself to slow down and read things carefully.

[@josuevalar6465]

@@danielcooper3332 Haha it's fine dude it's just a funny comment xD

[@retrogaming6960]

Diver: "Petting a zebra shark" Me: didn't even know that this beautiful shark exist.

[@eavyeavy2864]

Of course it is you, why bother adding me:

[@blasecorrea8350]

What’s with the meme layout for your comment?

[@DanishHellhound]

Funny thing: Zebra shark: has stripes as pup, turns into spots as adult. Leopard shark: has spots as pup, turns into stripes (thick stripes with spots around) as adult

[@russell_O.S.]

I’m reading your words as somebody speaking them and you sound like a dumbass

[@Aquascape_Dreaming]

@@blasecorrea8350 Hi, welcome to KZbin. You must be new here.

[@12345678maylin]

Here we can see one of the most dangerous animals sweeming in a tank. Beside it there is a zebra shark.

[@commandercody8085]

Shark: "AHHH YESS MORE MORE!" Man: "What?" Shark: "What?"

[@olenolemattaystavasi1627]

aaand guess who made it weird

[@nicolakunz231]

Imagine the 1st day on the job. "Pet the shark" 👀 "Don't question it, just pet the shark."

[@kismetcaffet9862]

This reminds me of a video game where you had to pet the cat every so often or else it would turn into a panther and eat you. Don't question it, just pet the shark when it asks for it. You don't want to know what the shark turns into if it doesn't get the attention it seeks.

[@PaveMentman]

--- @@kismetcaffet9862 Oh, you're referencing to "LOL House (Little Old Lady's House)" in "Hero's Quest / Quest for Glory 1"? ---

[@kismetcaffet9862]

@@PaveMentman That's the one! Sierra made the best games :)

[@sheba9679]

I would. 😂

[@chelseamiller2365]

Imagine being the new guy that denys the shark his cuddles and having to deal with the other divers afterwards.

[@beaversforlife1298]

Achievement unlocked: Water pup Help a human and ask him for scratches even if he doesn't want to

[@loserlover3808]

Beaversforlife 12 1000th like

[@beaversforlife1298]

@@loserlover3808 Dam, by yesturday this comment only had 83 likes

[@gamingeye5547]

EAT HIM

[@beaversforlife1298]

@Antonio Santiniyea

[@fishiicakuu]

sharky: hey hooman hooman: *cleans* sharky: hooman hooman: *still cleans* sharky: i am going to get a belly rub whether you like it or not hooman: fine

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

Guy petting shark's belly: 🥰 Guy petting cat's belly: 💀

[@yve4889]

Someone give this man a bigger sponge, he's literally cleaning a giant tank with that tiny thing.

[@dudethatlovessongs]

🤣 For real though.

[@osuryan3585]

Plot twist : it's an excuse for his long stay inside the tank to pet the fish.

[@Dtitilator]

He's paid by the hour.

[@ethon2029]

better for him, he gets to chill with the fish longer

[@jesuschrist3000ADHD]

He can use the shark or the other fish as a sponge you know.

[@BYERE]

Alien Xenobiologist: "The human is a pack animal. The strangest part is, that they will even bond with creatures outside their own species."

[@tigerpaws2000]

You’re not wrong

[@warriormaiden9829]

We bond to far more than just other species. You ever seen a kid get possessive over a cup or a spoon? (Or an adult, for that matter?) Or here's the real doozy... Ask anyone how many planets there are in the solar system. Some say 8. Most people I know say 9. We pack-bonded to a planet that none of our species have even been to. 🤣

[@TheFilmbroad]

There's an old guy who claimed that he once worked with the "Tall Whites" (a type of alien 👽 if you believe they exist). He swears that they were amazed how well humans got along with other animals.

[@WittySomething]

@@warriormaiden9829 People don't say there are nine planets because of being 'pack-bonded' to Pluto, a lot of people will say there's nine because they don't know Pluto isn't classified as a planet any longer.

[@WittySomething]

A lot of animals can bond with others outside their species, though.

[@heiseimeetsmonsterverse4287]

the people dislikes this is just jealous cuz they can't go in there

[@AriochStarr]

Were that the case, I would dislike everyday.

[@furrykitty2859]

Imagine getting paid to hang out with adorable, friendly sharks.

[@user-tp8xg5wd9t]

"Jeff, we've been through this, no workplace romance."

[@somemuppet8952]

God dammit

[@notjeff6547]

Watchu mean boss? CAN'T YOU SEE HOW CUTE THE SHARK IS

[@mr.frenzy7304]

touch my ochinchin

[@justaperson3910]

r/cursedcomments

[@jaziferret1138]

Hol up

[@misfortune1536]

Zebra:*has stripes" Shark:*has spots* Scientists: you know what they look the same

[@jonathansmith1281]

Everyone: Hey, spots and stripes aren't the sa- Scientists: D I D I S T U T T E R ? ?

[@turbopokey]

"They're the same picture..." -science guys Science women, (facepalm 🤦‍♀️)

[@trippinonfebreeze7198]

Corporate wants you to tell the difference between these two images *images of spots and stripes Scientists: they’re the same image

[@sizzledog5595]

@@jonathansmith1281 bruh.. dont copy the top rated comment please..

[@scanamana]

As juveniles they are striped. Goggle it, they look quite cool

[@Kai-wr6xf]

zebra shark: "oh hey man oh whatcha doin oh yk what i want some cuddles plssssss" Diver: *sigh* fine come here *pets and cuddles him* zebra shark: "ah yes........ yes..... right there......that feels good"

[@swiftplus7398]

It’s probably my imagination. But it looks like the Shark is actually smiling! One of the sweetest videos I’ve ever seen!

[@alexismercado2871]

Elijah Swift it does! 🙂

[@mattcullen6109]

Elijah Swift I saw it too. A little grin

[@swiftplus7398]

Donald Trump Wow I genuinely didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing ;)

[@ReiAnikaAyanami]

The shark looks like it's regretting its life choices lmao

[@swiftplus7398]

matt cullen 😊

[@ElectricBoogaloo007]

"This shark has thousands of spots all over its body. Let's call it a zebra shark."

[@S.Ghosh_221]

Because thats how zebras look. Zebras are spotted. - some Marine Biologist

[@Ariizalea]

@@S.Ghosh_221 baby zebra sharks have stripes and they become spots as they age

[@HowlingWolf518]

I believe "leopard shark" was taken.

[@whitedragoness23]

@@HowlingWolf518 jaguar shark?

[@karlyrodenburg2776]

Someone had already claimed ‘leopard shark’ so they had to compromise

[@jadestep9624]

Zebra Shark was like: "Yay! Free hugs! 😁

[@Guardian1771]

Just bc an animal isn’t fluffy doesn’t mean it doesn’t want a belly rub

[@BrondolfrMadhorse]

Fun Fact: A lot of sharks need to keep moving forward in order to breathe properly. Zebra sharks have the ability to pump water over their gills, either through their mouth or through the large spiracle behind each eye.

[@no_i_dont_want_no_slugs]

Thanks! I was wondering if it was holding its breath for the belly rubs lol. Glad to know it wasn't.

[@honeybeetle8651]

Ohh this explains a lot, thank you!

[@madeliner1682]

Even without that ability, any shark can still breathe at least a little bit while still, because water has currents and is moving itself over the gills

[@alexlovelady8249]

So they breathe like 👁💨👁💨

[@1Igster1]

There are several species that have this ability. Fun fact: when you turn a shark upside down it places them into a state of catatonia, almost like being hypnotised.

[@caljones]

Shark: [swimming in tank casually] oh, hey, my friend’s here. [swims into diver’s arms] hello. Belly rubs please

[@wonhoscake1214]

Lmao

[@wobblyboi]

Never have i seen a man handle a shark as good as a guitar

[@solssun]

I feel this should read “a diver won’t let this zebra shark work”

[@pickles3471]

Hooman: **just trying to work peacefully** Shark: pet me Hooman: ok just after im done wo- Shark: **DID I STUTTER**

[@johns3544]

What we didnt see is the shark wispering I will eat you if you dont why the other fish was like just keep swimming just keep swimming

[@chamin8592]

@@johns3544 what

[@lanalvr2413]

@John S what

[@thelastkiwii322]

Fuck you

[@pickles3471]

@@thelastkiwii322 ok

[@ryanmaxwell5076]

I’m convinced at this point that humans where invented so the universe could get belly rubs.

[@frownyclowny6955]

If humans are the universe getting to know itself, then it would be really happy to see itself receiving pets

[@lanceelopezz223]

GrosS

[@nobodyofknowhere973]

Awww

[@humancattoy7767]

I think you might be right.

[@DemMedHornene]

It's the only reason why we evolved opposable thumbs

[@butt3rcup735]

The way the shark just turned onto its back like it was asking for belly rubs makes me want to use 🥺 unironically

[@twochainsx9448]

Probably one of the most wholesome content I've seen on this platform

[@katejenkins9925]

Imagine how good it would feel to be scratched when you have no hands to scratch yourself.

[@maylabrown4584]

Wow i never looked at it that way

[@Knapweed]

It's why Tyrannosaurus Rex went extinct. The inability to scratch his bum and sexual frustration.

[@Ideo7Z]

There's always coral.

[@tonyppe]

by warm giant hands, too

[@niconiconick]

@@matthewkuhl79I'm unsurprisingly surprised that you had to say all that to a simple unsurprisingly surprise comment. What a surprise.

[@thedrno4901]

Boss: you got the glass clean yet? Diver: no I’ve been giving sharks belly rubs Boss: I understand

[@kassidyn1611]

Understandable. Have a great day✌

[@bobdfgyhj5494]

Young Goodman Brown you're*

[@lastpringle8904]

Fastest promotion on earth

[@ridgeverano581]

It takes belly rub like no problem. That's a great shark right there.

[@atolm1]

The sea kitty wants his tum tums rubbed, so cute!

[@mockzu]

Fishes: So wuts da plan? Shark: I distract him, then you book it. Fishes: Bet.

[@nothim8997]

What?

[@zzins_]

I dont get it

[@rasheen1036]

r/whooosh

[@rey4874]

How did none of you get it

[@rey4874]

@@rasheen1036 lol yes

[@randihigginbotham5070]

Did I just watch a shark become a water dog?

[@legobdr]

what if all sharks were like this

[@fishsticks6491]

legobdr not much would change

[@tigergirl2897]

Randi Higginbotham sure did!! adorable!!

[@gladiusbladeofthenorth9939]

Randi Higginbotham You mean a dogfish?

[@snoopy15000]

He loves it because when the diver flips him upside down the shark goes into a catatonic state. Its really pleasing to them for whatever reason

[@skychaserthedragon2046]

Such a cutie! Look at that soft, round nose and little cheeky smile!

[@DiegoMSM]

Zebra sharks are literally so cute I can't even

[@onikoneko]

"Shark, please, I'm trying to work" "Am baby" "Shark, I gotta get this glass clean so people can-" "AM BABY!!!" "Alright, fine, you are baby"

[@_dadas]

❤️

[@wellalabama7308]

I remember that TV show

[@Web720]

He's dababy.

[@breadbug.]

@@Web720 you're unfunny

[@marg2120]

@@breadbug. oh.. i actually thought it was pretty funny

[@marksalver1765]

Those black tips swimming by lol: "Dude, have some dignity." Zebra: belly rubs are gooooooooood.

[@quinn9841]

“Have some dignity” “I could literally eat you, Brenda, stfu”

[@marksalver1765]

@@quinn9841 What a fun comment to wake up to 🤣🤣

[@hailmammonmoments7568]

Was thinking the exact same thing. 🤣

[@deprofundis3293]

🤣🤣🤣

[@BastardKitty]

Haha!

[@fanboy50]

Them: "Sharks are so scary!" Zebra Shark: "lol give belly rub pls"

[@poronesianparrapio7208]

The shark genuinely looked like it was smiling. 🥰🥰.

[@Tadpole_Plyrr2]

No one: The bottom of sharks and stingrays stomachs: • • ︶

[@katyungodly]

That’s not their stomach that’s their nose and mouth lol

[@Tadpole_Plyrr2]

Katy Leanne I know it’s their nose and mouth I meant that it’s on their stomach to me flipping a shark over is their stomach and then flipping them back over to their original state is their back if that makes sense? Lmao

[@sophiasshook416]

@@katyungodly ikr, it's so cute

[@priscillajimenez27]

Yeah now I can see why sharks and Ray's are related.

[@archenwolf]

Ikr ahaha they look so happy all the time :) Jesus loves ya, if you want, read Luke 12:8

[@bnewtz7492]

Both sharks and dolphins can create such strong bonds with humans that they often feel jealous (and clingy) when their human directs their attention away from them.

[@Jesterofthecourt]

How the media describes sharks: M I N D L E S S K I L L I N G M A C H I N E S Actual sharks: Ocean labradors.

[@anthonylong9067]

“sHaRkS aRe ViCiOuS kIlLiNg MaChInEs!” Shark: lol. Human give me scratchies!

[@Inquisitor95]

He’s also not giving a Great White belly rubs

[@devinnewsom1972]

Who ever said sharks are vicious obviously never met this shark

[@Falloutlover1011]

Inquisitor95 That’s simply because Great Whites can’t live in captivity.

[@Connor-zy6kl]

@@Falloutlover1011 okay Debbie.

[@thejerrylarryshow1953]

Connor no no, he has a point

[@jayworldjs]

It doesn't matter how big and bad you are, everyone still needs cuddles.

[@luigi1606]

me too but i don't get em

[@kaleycooper9111]

@@luigi1606 Moment of silence...

[@shinylux7622]

Sharks have never been bad, they are vital for the oceans

[@sharkedog6007]

@@luigi1606 heyyy loner gangg

[@neonmangoz]

These sharks aren't even vicious whatsoever though. They're bottomfeeders. Very docile, beautiful sharks.

[@maximumeffort1006]

Never in my life have i wanted to pet a shark this much

[@NightHawk201295]

They gave this dude the smallest sponge they could possibly find

[@cestall1]

Ancient man: "That shark has spots, just like a jaguar. What should we call it?" "Zebra shark." "But...zebras have str...." "I said ZEBRA SHARK!"

[@IzzyKawaiichi]

Why do I suspect they named it Zebra Shark way PRECISELY because of this inevitable response...

[@jeanettemills7804]

Juvenile zebra sharks have stripes, and then they change to spots as they get older. So I guess they were named after what they look like as babies.

[@felixsarmpit]

Ancient person would be better

[@janwelcastro250]

Welp, a stripe shark is already called Tiger Shark. But yeah, choosing the name Zebra on a polka dot pattern is weird if you'll think about it.

[@JagoShogun]

@@felixsarmpit Man means Humanity. Hu-MAN ity. Get your sjw gender politics out of here. Learn Archaic English.

[@bibby659]

I can guess this isn't the first time that he's done this since the shark clearly went for him almost expecting he'd be pet.

[@yblucas4182]

Shadow Scythe she

[@bibby659]

@@yblucas4182 I'm sorry I don't look for any clear aspects of a person's gender threw the wetsuit....

[@sayonaraos7750]

@@yblucas4182 they* How do you even know she's a woman? It seems a man to me

[@Circuitssmith]

The shark has trained their human well.

[@net343]

Sea dogo

[@TheIdiotNebula]

Shark: Hello, strange creature Diver: Can I touch you? Shark: Ye

[@mariafegasatan6591]

Imagine Evolving for hundred years just to rub every animal's belly

[@krrsantan6775]

Diver: "just let me work" Shark: 👁👅👁 "cuddles please"

[@gary52787]

It be like "OwO"

[@finnduggan4422]

I'm just wondering is this 👁👅👁 cute??? It gives me nightmares and follows me no matter where i go

[@pre8209]

Finn Duggan hahaha no it’s fucking terrifying to me

[@sandra6790]

Finn Duggan 😂😂

[@krrsantan6775]

@@finnduggan4422 ....👁..... 👀👅👀 "Sleep well. I like watching you sleep"

[@birdgirl8390]

I've seen lots of things but never a shark laying in someone's arms like a baby getting belly rubs

[@TheLadybughug]

There are vids of another guy putting sharks to "sleep", something to do with their noses. It's really neat.

[@carlwheezerofsouls3273]

@@HammerJammer81 damn, a shark with an attitude!

[@Dinosaurgaming2]

it happens

[@I_Luv_DILFS]

@@TheLadybughug Oh that's a state that sharks go called Tonic Immobility it can also be triggered by rubbing their snouts. It's like they go into this trance where they stay still for about fifteen minutes They're not really going to sleep it's more of a trance

[@I_Luv_DILFS]

@@HammerJammer81 Bruh. SINCE WHEN DO NURSE SHARKS GROW TO BE 12 FEET LONG

[@thearkedwolf5754]

I normally am not a big fan of sharks but it got me at 0:27 when the shark freaking smiles at the pets it gets.

[@chookinathunderstorm3446]

Looks like the diver gets into the shark's ticklish zone and it's collapsing into one of those long uncontrollable, breathless, wheezey human type giggles.

[@PitLord777]

Other fish in the aquarium: The hell...?

[@Centricsts]

PitLord777 if you feed sharks a good amount routinely they don't eat the fish because they don't have a reason to. I work at the Georgia Aquarium and occasionally I get to feed the sharks and it's really cool to see.

[@PitLord777]

If you note the colon in the statement, I was actually joking that the fish are weirded out by the shark cuddling with the human.

[@Centricsts]

PitLord777 oh now I see, thanks. Now it's fucking hilarious😂

[@laurametheny1008]

Mr. EdgeLord You lucky person you! That is one of the places I long to visit. Hug them all for me lol!☺🐾🐠🐙🐾

[@laurametheny1008]

PitLord777 😂😂😂

[@SuperAnythingeveryth]

I’m terrified of everything underwater. But- this fella is okay.

[@LL-tr5et]

why

[@SuperAnythingeveryth]

L L cause it’s scary down there

[@tatishortcake3196]

Same

[@LL-tr5et]

@Bruh Moment k

[@LL-tr5et]

@@SuperAnythingeveryth sharks are lil water doggos shhh

[@roxasj.1516]

Literally the divers solution was: give him belly rubs. Bruh humans never cease to amaze me

[@cheese4g]

Dear diary, today I learned that sharks like to cuddle. I don't know what I am going to do with this information, but I know that it is vital I never forget it.

[@arnold20139]

Humans: "God, why did you create us?" God: "To give every single animal on this Earth belly rubs."

[@skaynne54]

Even the deadliest ones.

[@leeccdoo]

@@skaynne54 These types of sharks are actually harmless to humans... which is sad also considering how they're critically endangered.

[@risingmoon2052]

@Jay McHue absolutely right.

[@Mate397]

Humans: "Nice."

[@LaloSillymanca]

@@leeccdoo Yeah but still humans pet EVERYTHING lion tiger hyena rhino absolutly everything even red devil itself

[@AudreyBradford]

looks like the shark is smiling :)

[@jub8891]

maybe because it is :D

[@StrockStroz_]

@@jub8891 maybe because he is going to eat this freaking DELICIOUS HUMAN.

[@SofiaPerez-nw9qi]

@@StrockStroz_ LMAO

[@AxxLAfriku]

I am the funniest KZbinr of all time I watched my latest video and laughed for 69 minutes straight I am extremely funny I am dangerously funny and I have two girlfriends who think I am extremely dangerously funny and they watch all of my videos thanks for listening dear alec

[@sebra1818]

@Audrey Bradford wouldn't you be with a belly rub from your favourite person??