2. todd endris thinks so. He was sitting on his surfboard off a beach in California waiting for a good wave to ride. Suddenly, a great white shark attacked him. Endris help onto the board, but the shark attacked him a second time. The shark took hold of Endris's leg and tried to pull him into the water. Just then, a group of dolphins arrived. they swam in circles between Endris and the shark. Endris was able to get back on his surfboard and reach the shore. An ambulance rushed him to the hospital. He lost a lot of blood from the attack and almost died. Endris believes the dolphins saved his life.