In reality, dolphins have saved humans on many occasions. In two (sort of) similar incidents, one in 2004 and one in 2007, pods of dolphins circled imperiled surfers for over thirty minutes in order to ward off aggressive great white sharks.

Will a dolphin save you from a shark attack?

Whenever a member of the group is in danger from a shark, the rest of the pod rushes in to defend their buddy. Dolphins have even been known to protect humans in danger of sharks.

Will a dolphin push you to safety?

Dolphins can be aggressive to people, other dolphins, or even self-harm. ... Pushing people into deeper water, head-jerking, and biting causing broken bones, skin abrasions and other injuries have all been reported with direct contact interactions with dolphins.