Shark that loves hugs forms bond with diver

SYDNEY - Sharks are a vital part of the marine ecosystem, often thought to be dangerous and deadly creatures, but for Australian diver Rick Anderson, they are good friends.

Nestled in the pristine beaches of Australian tourist town Port Macquarie, Anderson, the owner of Rick's Diving School, has made an unlikely friend in a shark that was born close to one of his frequent diving spots a few years ago.

Anderson said on Thursday that his relationship with his "true dinosaur" friend began at birth when he spotted a group of newborn sharks.