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Saved by Dolphins

Natural World2007-2008
Episode 6 of 15

Documentary. Since ancient times, there have been legends of dolphins rescuing humans at sea. Two recent cases seem to show that the legends are true.

Documentary. Since ancient times, there have been legends of dolphins rescuing humans at sea. Two recent cases where swimmers were rescued from sharks by dolphins seem to show that the legends are true. Dramatisations from the Red Sea and New Zealand's North Island help scientists analyse what makes dolphins take pity on humans.

49 minutes

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Thu 14 Feb 200802:20
BBC One

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Credits

PresenterRoy Dennis
Executive ProducerSarah Cunliffe
Series EditorTim Martin
NarratorPete Gallagher

Broadcasts

  • Fri 8 Feb 200820:00
    BBC Two Scotland, England, Northern Ireland (Analogue) & Northern Ireland only
  • Sat 9 Feb 200818:05
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Thu 14 Feb 200802:20
    BBC One