That shark actually looked mildly agressive/predatory. Absolute balls of steel staying that calm. They often move much slower, less jerky and less directly when they are just curious, especially if you watch some of the freestyle divers with them its a lot calmer.
they are pretty aggressive around Australia, we have pretty healthy fisheries so they are probably used to chasing tuna/mackerel around and maybe just being a bit more impulsive in general
@@jasontownsend9460 what do you mean "handled it perfectly"? He didn't do ANYTHING but sit there like an hors d'oerve! There was zero self-defense (with a go pro) against a shark that size!! What an idiot.
@@martin8363 yess XD I love sharks, they are one of my favorite animals but at the same time I would NEVER want to be alone in the water and get “jumpscared” by one like this guy did. And yeah I think it’s their geometry that makes them look so scary. Everything about them is pointy and it makes them look like a machine. I know bears and hippos are just as dangerous (if not even more) but when I look at a picture/video of them I don’t get the same shock-y startle-y feeling as I do when I see a picture/video of a shark
Yep, coming straight at you, pectoral fins down. They’re so opportunistic ambush predators; it was just hoping you’d turn away one time. Glad you didn’t!
Nah it's just fab. The shark is just curious. They are intelligent animals and like to check things out. It would be totally chilled doing this (in my mind lol)
It's bullshit. He was never in the water with that shark. It was filmed with a stick go pro from on top of the water in a boat. If you believe he was in the water you're either stupid or a ten year old
Jesus H Christ….I shat myself, and I was the one looking on through an iPad in the comfort of my bed. I’d say the steel clank of his balls hitting the chair every time he sits down becomes grating.
Amazing how this "little" great white was testing you...you hade the courage not to flee and to stand your ground, so he assumed that you were no prey and left. At 1min50s your were not far away from a "test bite" :-)
Yeah and it's time for some of us to recognize these animals as what they are: wild predators that can actually consider humans as prey from time to time. They can hunt, kill and consume humans as we've seen from the latest attack in Sydney Australia.
I did shark diving with lemon sharks, no where near as scary as a great white, but when you see them swim directly at you for the first it's a terrifying experience. 10/10 recommend
Thank you for that second-hand experience! I think I have never seen a footage like this. Doesn't matter how big the shark was, but seeing it swim away and then turn right back at you, that is awesome!
The best Great White footage I have ever seen because I knew you had no protection and that shark was definitely interested. How you remained so calm was unbelievable and probably saved your life. (For the record, I called you "mental" about a dozen times while watching the video, but my nervousness would have turned me into shark food)
This footage belongs in a museum. In the dictionary, when you look up Balls Of Steel they should have a QR code to this video. I’m no shark expert but my best guess is you standing your ground and not panicking is what saved you. This is an amazing video!
lazy0nara i reckon that too. If he d tried to swim away i think it woulda come in for a bite. Same as if u run run from a dog or a bear sumtimes best to stand ur ground
You sir, are not subject to the emotion of fear... how you kept together when the shark was swimming directly at you is a mystery... many thanks for the spectacular video, and for confirming my decision never to swim in the ocean
Oh hell to the no freaking way. What a gorgeous animal, but I would’ve had a heart attack. Those last 2 almost charges must’ve been intense, straight out of my nightmares literally. 😂😱
Pretty aggressive I'd say. Obviously I'm not an expert but he/she was definitely in predatory mode as 5 minutes later you could tell. Fantastic video!!! That shot with it coming straight at you😱😱😱. Freakin badass man!!!
She is correct, but she wasn't in predatory mode, only curious, checking the guy out and very calm. If she was in predatory mode, she would have attacked him before the guy could notice her. In general, white sharks attack from behind to avoid bites from their prey. Would say, she was attracted by the guy and then by his GoPro, especially the electric signals coming from the camera. The range of the Lorenzinian ampoules to detect electrical signals is around 50cm, which is why she got so close. 5 minutes later is a complete different situation. And an opportunity to prey is usually seized by sharks. It definitely did not consider the snorkeler as prey after it had sufficiently checked him out and he lost her interest.
MemeWorks sharks don't attack on purpose they see the people swimming on top of them so they are curious so they bite them to see how they react and if they do it on purpose they are hungry
tell that to the peoples wifes or hasbands how have died sharks kill and if your not in the water every day you should have NO say kill the big sharks one day it might be your kid
Seriously, one of my favorite videos I've seen on RUclips!!! Bully to you for staying so calm and keeping face front when she came to check you out multiple times. I loved this video & how the both of you respected each other while you were visiting her home👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Lucas Melo Actually, I'm pretty sure it's a female shark. Male sharks have claspers but this one doesn't look like it has any. She's just curious. You could probably touch her if you wanted to. Best thing to do in this situation though is just get out of the water lmao. You're in her territory, not the other way around
I can't come up with anything that would make me more scared than being in this situation. A great white shark coming straight at me and repeatedly circling me is the stuff my nightmares are made of.
That was just an incredible experience. .you just proved again they're not always mad hungry sharks..you had an extremely intimate audience with an alpha species,where you weren't at the top of the food chain while in her presence .. She was definately just as interested and curious about you as you were of her..just amazing. Concider yourself blessed by a goddess of the sea . Just so cool...
@@doom3871 agree 💯 GW do have an excellent view and in this pretty clear water the way this GW behaved coming that close gosh 😅 yep he definitely can call it a lucky day ´´´
Well I thought that too, but it's not like this represents the entire spectrum of shark behaviours. Neither do attacks, obviously, but an apex predator is likely to be territorial... and we do go into their territory.
I don't agree. The shark here was trying to get a good chance to bite, but luckily didn't. I wonder, how this would ended if shark was bigger and therefore braver...
Žiga Lausegger by the death of the diver if it was hungry.But this a young lets say ten-age shark they usualy attack people by mistake beacuse they are not very expirienced in recognising their prey.If it was a big great white it would actually(if it wasnt hungry)circle around him few times to explore what it is,and after recognising would go away.Its safer to be with a bigger and expirienced but of course more scary.If u get a situation like him a that shark is attacking hit it on its nose or eyes they gonna swim away like fly's without a head.
On the one hand Ziga, you are right (opportunism), on the other, (where I cannot comment from lack of experience, nevertheless...) if a shark has a doubt, will it attack? Do you have the personal experience to say so?
What an amazing experience that ended well because you stood your ground but posed no threat. Had you of panicked and swam off it might not of gone so well.
"NnnnNO!! NOOO!!" "Honey, you alright? Watching shark videos again?" "Yeah. I'm ok though." "Sleeping with the light on again tonight I assume?." "Sorry honey".
necroposting but honestly, I actually find Sharks kinda cute compared to other carnivores with their curious expressions and big faces. Honestly, not much other predators compare aside from the Komodo Dragon.
Well done mate - very composed. That last shot as it comes into visibility straight at you. Wow. Your wetsuit may have saved you from getting a bite - that's the same behaviour as observed in the tests. Really wanted to know what you were but really couldn't see you very well.
Completely agree with you mate. She was just checking him out, showed no real aggression at all. His calm demeanor & wetty colour kept it that way I'd say. Amazing footage, you wouldn't catch me spearing anywhere down south that's for sure.
Its surprising how curious that great white was. the reason it was getting so close is to observe every detail trying to figure out what you are and on the news you said that their was a "Violent Bump" that's because sharks bump unusual creatures with their nose to "Sense them"
Boy Oh Boy was he ever testing you. Looking for cracks in the armor. Never turn your back and you never did. had you, I'm afraid he would have made a go at ya.
You've got balls dude, awesome video. Just goes to show that even hungry and predatory sharks will leave you alone once they determine you aren't food. Great work mate 👍
I know it’s hard to do when you’re in their environment and this big thing is swimming right towards you, but you MUST stay calm. Just keep facing the shark, and if it gets too close, simply stretch out one arm and redirect the shark by shoving its nose in one direction or another. Sharks are A LOT like cats. They’re very cautious and curious and will investigate anything new. Also like cats, you can trigger a hunting response by turning your back to them, swimming away, or panicking. Most of the time, a shark just wants to quickly investigate what you are, and then will leave when it gets board.
@@damonturney1 the shark doesnt know what you are and its trying to figure out if you're prey. Prey doesnt try to touch the shark nor does it stand its ground against it. What you're essentially doing is trying to say a guy is stupid for doing the best and most recommended thing for avoiding a shark attack
@@killeur6060 it could provoke an attack. a shark may use its bite instinct or aggression to defend its territory. you never know what a predator thinks of you. it is very similar to bears, bears are very smart predators and it is hard to guess their reaction. The person in the video did everything right I think. He might have tried to punch in the eye if the shark would have been more aggressive, but not here because that is also the risk of provoking an attack.
@@СерхиоБускетс-ф7я but a huge difference is, if a bear try to touch you, you can’t just touch him and push it back. A shark you can, if you can see it there is no chance you are in danger, but if you don’t see it it’s different
@@damonturney1 Jesus this comment is old. I still think it’d be amazing to swim with them tho. Just give them their space and dont act like an idiot and you should be fine, tho cage diving would be much safer
The shark def looked a little agitated scary. Maybe it was a juvenile because he started to calm down and looked curious. Like he was practicing ..ok from this angle he'll get scared...or maybe this angle lol Thanks for not killing him mate or thanks to the kid too🙏😘❤️
At 1:40 it is very clear that the shark is only curious there was no signs of aggression. The shark is simply investigating what you are the fact that you were so still and calm would have made the shark much more comfortable to take a closer look. The reason the shark is going away and then swimming towards you is for 2 reasons: 1. It's trying to see how you react to it swimming towards you. 2. It's getting different views
Something doesn't add up here. You were already under the water composing a shot of that fish while snorkling, but then the shark bumped you from behind. You didn't rise to the surface for air as anyone in a panicked state would? In the last few frames (underwater) you show us you were snorkelling, but there are also bubbles from what sounds like an oxygen tank (00:37), the sounds of breathing (00:45, 01:08 - 01:15) and there is the anchor and rope in shot at 01:22 and 01:57 which leads one to think you were scuba diving from a boat? The water depth looks at around 2-3 meters, for you to hold your boyancy and position and also compose those shots while maintaining a stable position all while snorkelling within arms reach of a great white is just not plausible.
Not saying it couldn't be fake, plenty of other vids I've seen like this are. This seems pretty genuine to me though. After the shark comes into view he starts to ascend to the surface, the sound you hear at 0.37 is him purging his snorkel of water and taking in a breath. He's on the surface for the rest of the vid. The anchor you're talking about is actually his spear gun lying on the bottom, attached with rope to a float on the surface (watch the end of the video)
***** Yeah ok, fair call with the line from the spear gun. I'm not a spear fisher myself as you correctly commented. I don't buy that he was on the surface tho. What's your take on my snorkel vs scuba idea?
As someone who scuba dives, freedives & spears regularly, this is 100% shot while on the surface with just goggles & snorkel. And in regard to the cut in the video there's probably 2+ (of quite boring I'd imagine) minutes of him very VERY slowly making his back to the rocks while keeping his eyes peeled. I'm usually pretty skeptical of this sort of stuff too, but this is legit IMO. For him to go chasing an encounter like this blows me away. The guy either has balls of steel or is an absolute nut job. Probably a bit of both.
If you think I can hold my breath for that long your kidding yourself. Enjoy criticizing but it was on the surface with a snorkel and mask. I filmed it and either way, there's no benefit to me lying.
Come on... anyone can see you filmed that with a go pro stick in a boat and then cut the scene where you turned the camera around to you in the water. That's two clips. You filmed yourself in the car on the way after you filmed the Great White... Nice try though.
Yeah, the cut scene between the shark leaving and the camera turning to him is super sus. This was definitely recorded on a boat or using a long go-pro stick from the edge of the water.
Looks over 4 metres - a big one - wow. Reef sharks, hammerheads, gray nurse, galapagos, whalers, blue etc....no problem. Great Whites.....sheeit! Well done for staying composed.
Like others have said, great job keeping calm and composed in that very stressful situation. He's just a little guy, young and curious. If anything, he's more likely to have a go at your than a larger adult that knows better. I'd say you were quite lucky this guy didn't take a bite!
@@alexarias5717 the edits are suspicious. Why isn't there a shot of him or any PART of him until there is a convenient edit at the end of the footage. I think he was on a kayak or small boat with a gopro on the end of a selfish stick. If it is real he's done a steller job of making it look fake.
@@alexarias5717 no shadows of the supposed snorkler on the bottom or on any of the reef. I've also heard from other witnesses that were in that bay on that day and they said it was all filmed with a selfish stick
@@graftongodofmemes I agree the edits are a little weird, but your logic about shadows doesn't make sense, because there is no kayak shadow either. I think it would be very difficult to keep the shark in the frame the whole time if you were dangling a GoPro down from a kayak. Also I dont think the shark would have kept interest in a camera and circled it for so long if that was the case.
Those shots….. where the shark disappears a couple feet away and it’s seen just swimming directly toward your camera from afar as the shape of the enormous beast becomes clearer and clearer is just haunting. Absolutely haunting
Thank you to the many people who enjoyed the video and share my view on sharks. I think social media and platforms like RUclips are great although if you are one of those who invests so much time throwing negative comments on as many posts as possible and calling honest people offensive names and discrediting material they risked their life for, maybe spend your time doing something productive. I look forward to you all seeing my story through credible broadcasting networks represented by credible producers and directors in the near future. Fake???? No, very real and the most amazing yet terrifying experience of my life. Sceptics, keep an eye out for documentaries which will have you embarrassed for trying to publicly shame someone. Enjoy your day and stay positive!
Well done friend! Too many people arguing whether this is a snorkel or scuba dive. Who cares? An enjoyable video of a curious 10 - 12 foot white making harmless passes at you. I really like the head on grim "smiles" of these magnificent creatures. A big thumbs up.
Lucky you filming that juvenile Great White what an experience you will never forget, great to see an encounter like this neither party hurt just being curious.
Great shot buddy, lots of nerve. For the douche who said it was only a "baby", try a "baby" like that on for size yourself and then come back to us! (always one like you on RUclips !!)
Tbf it was in fact a young shark. Not taking away from the unusually large gonads of the videographer, but he probably would not have done that with an adult great white. Not that I would either but, yeah. I’ll stop now…..
It was a young Great White. It didn't know how to approach you. If you look carefully,it swam off and returned. My fear for you that it might have tasted you,OR another White hitting you from behind. Always remember that you play in their playground,and unnecessary risks could cost you your life. Nice video nonetheless.
Wow that great White was really curious. I am amazed that you did not panic. I think even the shark was impressed by that. clearly more curious than aggressive, look up mike Rutzen the shark man he dives with great whites and actually gets a ride on ones dorsal fin, it is amazing and epic. Great filming too, thanks for the post.
That's what I thought, but then thought I was just thinking that. But, nah, the body language was death itself, staring at him between the eyes. I could literally feel the danger coming through the screen. Insanity. Those who are healthy, want to become cripples. I would give anything to be healthy.
Do you think maybe because the guy was looking at the Great White a lot it didn't attack because they like to do it by surprise?? Only wondering but I know that's for Tiger Sharks. Although itcould have at the start when he didn't see it. Maybe it is just curious. I just answered my own question? Should I still post this? Yes I will.
Layla Bishop I don't think him looking at the shark had anything to do with it. Notice that the shark never made any attempt to come in from behind; it always approached head-on, and didn't turn away once it knew it had been spotted, like most sharks do. Then again, Great Whites tend to have a "confidence" about them. Where, say, a Blue Shark will dart away in a completely different direction once their cover is blown, a Great White will turn slowly while still swimming in your general direction. But the shark in this video goes beyond even that; it doesn't turn until it's mere feet away from the dude, and even then it passes by remarkably close. The behavior is eerily similar to a dolphin or Orca.
WelcomeToCarnate Oh yeah! That's a good a point, it didn't try to sneak up at all only came face on. I love this Great White. Thank you! Wow I wonder why this shark is so confident, not scared, and not so curious with it's mouth.
It's fake. Not once do you see the diver when the shark is present. Only when it cuts to him getting out. And at 2 mins the camera is too deep for him to be snorkelling, even though you can hear him breathing like he is on the surface of the water. It's on a stick or something. Looks good though.
This guy was spearfishing... in the video you see him filming the fish at the beginning. He is that "deep" to film the fish. Then the shark came and he started filming the shark. as he reaches the surface at 0:36 you can hear him blowing out his snorkel. So how should that be fake? Not even one cut or anything... Only because he wasnt doing a selfie with the shark??? I'm a freediver myself and I filmed lots of sharks where I myself am not visible in the video... Does that mean it is fake? Of course not Better educate yourself before posting stupid stuff!
you are wrong about there not being a cut. Check 2:22 just before he turned the camera to himself, that is a clear cut there. better watch carefully before posting stupid stuff!
Tricia Santana You never see him turn the cam around on himself it gets edited to show him. It is clearly not edited for time saving purposes or any other I can think of so I'm amazed at all the gullible comments.
Great job staying calm and getting good, steady, well composed shots for us all to see. You deserve a medal.
This is as real as it gets!
your fake
ian white lord *you're
ian white I'm from the Netherlands, we all know the difference between you're and your. I hope your native language isn't English 😂
The shark is not hungry or mad
That shark actually looked mildly agressive/predatory. Absolute balls of steel staying that calm. They often move much slower, less jerky and less directly when they are just curious, especially if you watch some of the freestyle divers with them its a lot calmer.
Yeah I’ve noticed that too, I’ve seen a lot of great white footage and it seems like they are most aggressive in the New Zealand area.
It’s a juvenile so they seem to be more aggressive especially with something they aren’t too familiar with.
It was certainly very curious and testing. Never committed to being aggressive though. The guy handled it perfectly though
they are pretty aggressive around Australia, we have pretty healthy fisheries so they are probably used to chasing tuna/mackerel around and maybe just being a bit more impulsive in general
@@jasontownsend9460 what do you mean "handled it perfectly"? He didn't do ANYTHING but sit there like an hors d'oerve! There was zero self-defense (with a go pro) against a shark that size!! What an idiot.
That shot at 1:43, almost like a game of chicken, is absolutely one of the greatest shots.
The great whites' body movements is absolutely mesmerizing.
Man, just imagine that (3x as fast) being the last thing you see.
Yeah I don't care who you are the image of that thing coming at you like that is scary.
The geometry makes it look like a machine🥶
@@martin8363 yess XD I love sharks, they are one of my favorite animals but at the same time I would NEVER want to be alone in the water and get “jumpscared” by one like this guy did. And yeah I think it’s their geometry that makes them look so scary. Everything about them is pointy and it makes them look like a machine. I know bears and hippos are just as dangerous (if not even more) but when I look at a picture/video of them I don’t get the same shock-y startle-y feeling as I do when I see a picture/video of a shark
Yep, coming straight at you, pectoral fins down. They’re so opportunistic ambush predators; it was just hoping you’d turn away one time. Glad you didn’t!
That's beyond scary! Amazing view of the shark!
Nah it's just fab. The shark is just curious. They are intelligent animals and like to check things out. It would be totally chilled doing this (in my mind lol)
@@TheGodlessGuitarist You're right about their temperament, but you would not be chilled out if you were in there with them lmao 🤣
@@dustingaethje1332 probably so
It's bullshit. He was never in the water with that shark. You're stupid if U believe that. Lololo
it is juwenile,cant do much,if it was bigger one,I think he wil not enter the water :)))
Amazing footage. So scary how it disappears and reappears so quickly.
Very smart creatures always attacking when the prey isnt looking
If it disappears, look behind you cuz that's where it went
It's bullshit. He was never in the water with that shark. It was filmed with a stick go pro from on top of the water in a boat. If you believe he was in the water you're either stupid or a ten year old
They check how Goodyear eyesight is. It swims away and checks if you track it.
People tend to keep looking where they last saw it
Jesus H Christ….I shat myself, and I was the one looking on through an iPad in the comfort of my bed.
I’d say the steel clank of his balls hitting the chair every time he sits down becomes grating.
Amazing how this "little" great white was testing you...you hade the courage not to flee and to stand your ground, so he assumed that you were no prey and left. At 1min50s your were not far away from a "test bite" :-)
It's not always a test bite..
Yeah and it's time for some of us to recognize these animals as what they are: wild predators that can actually consider humans as prey from time to time. They can hunt, kill and consume humans as we've seen from the latest attack in Sydney Australia.
@@MrDodobir stop talking bullshit
@@MrDodobir if they considered us prey every time people went to the beach for a swim it would be a massacre.
@@doom3871 if you believe this you're either stupid or a ten year old
Mate I'm speechless that this one great video he was so sneaky pretend that he swim away and came back. I would be shitting my pants
The shark was female.
I did shark diving with lemon sharks, no where near as scary as a great white, but when you see them swim directly at you for the first it's a terrifying experience. 10/10 recommend
Thank you for that second-hand experience! I think I have never seen a footage like this. Doesn't matter how big the shark was, but seeing it swim away and then turn right back at you, that is awesome!
The best Great White footage I have ever seen because I knew you had no protection and that shark was definitely interested. How you remained so calm was unbelievable and probably saved your life. (For the record, I called you "mental" about a dozen times while watching the video, but my nervousness would have turned me into shark food)
He shouldn't have had a spear gun and knife with him I definitely would you could prod the shark away if it got to close
😂totally fucking insane was the term I was using. Blown away by this footage
Baby Jaws smiling and posing for his big moment in the spotlight. The diver handled this SO well.
Most insane footage of a Great white encounter ever! Thank you for still being alive and sharing this!
This footage belongs in a museum. In the dictionary, when you look up Balls Of Steel they should have a QR code to this video. I’m no shark expert but my best guess is you standing your ground and not panicking is what saved you. This is an amazing video!
1:45 almost seems like a mock charge to see how you would react, shark trying to figure you out maybe?
lazy0nara i reckon that too. If he d tried to swim away i think it woulda come in for a bite. Same as if u run run from a dog or a bear sumtimes best to stand ur ground
lazy0nara i probably would of let off a big brown "ink" cloud as my defence
Tried to prank him and was like damn this guy is good
Sharks try work our if you are pray or a predator, they will dummy run you to see if you run, if you hold your ground its a mutual respect
Probably mix of curiosity and territorial behavior. She was definitely testing him.
You sir, are not subject to the emotion of fear... how you kept together when the shark was swimming directly at you is a mystery... many thanks for the spectacular video, and for confirming my decision never to swim in the ocean
1:40 is fucking terrifying.
Far beyond legendary Ash Gibb. Cannot believe how steady you held that shot. Consider yourself up there with Irwin, Fanning and Dundee mate.
Gary Beilby fanning isn't 'up there' at all, and dundee is a fictional character
+LDMc so? I bet you are no fun at parties
Oscar Horsey yea i dazzle people with my shark facts
"They're not monsters Lex they're just animals"
- Alan Grant
Except, this one is not a herbivore.
@@carmonajr18 no shit sherlock
@@godzillawithagun8233 remove the sherlock its cringe
@@Blurr1d0. How is it cringe?
@@carmonajr18 true 😂😂😂
Oh hell to the no freaking way. What a gorgeous animal, but I would’ve had a heart attack. Those last 2 almost charges must’ve been intense, straight out of my nightmares literally. 😂😱
its scary enough seeing having it in the water as apposed to just imagining it. i cant imagine what a charge feels like as well, he was shaking tho
You’re funny 😂
Is a fish an animal? Never thought about it. Never called a fish an animal.
@@RSCL_BEATZ No, it's a mineral.
@@Serjo777 🤣🤙
The shark was thinking let me get some soup first.
Mate !! You just won The Balls of Steel Award 🛡 You just lived a million lives 😎👍
Seeing shark coming toward diver with that cute smile. lol
What a beautiful and interesting animal, I could watch them for hours.
Pretty aggressive I'd say. Obviously I'm not an expert but he/she was definitely in predatory mode as 5 minutes later you could tell. Fantastic video!!! That shot with it coming straight at you😱😱😱. Freakin badass man!!!
She is correct, but she wasn't in predatory mode, only curious, checking the guy out and very calm. If she was in predatory mode, she would have attacked him before the guy could notice her. In general, white sharks attack from behind to avoid bites from their prey. Would say, she was attracted by the guy and then by his GoPro, especially the electric signals coming from the camera. The range of the Lorenzinian ampoules to detect electrical signals is around 50cm, which is why she got so close. 5 minutes later is a complete different situation. And an opportunity to prey is usually seized by sharks. It definitely did not consider the snorkeler as prey after it had sufficiently checked him out and he lost her interest.
don't know how you didn't sink too the bottom with big balls like that!!
MemeWorks I would of
+hadz Smith no, just no
MemeWorks sharks don't attack on purpose they see the people swimming on top of them so they are curious so they bite them to see how they react and if they do it on purpose they are hungry
imperial biscuit gaming i know bro dw
tell that to the peoples wifes or hasbands how have died sharks kill and if your not in the water every day you should have NO say kill the big sharks one day it might be your kid
Seriously, one of my favorite videos I've seen on RUclips!!! Bully to you for staying so calm and keeping face front when she came to check you out multiple times. I loved this video & how the both of you respected each other while you were visiting her home👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Amazing! Massively impressed you kept your composure as he was swimming straight at you.
Very, very jealous.
The balls of this guy, absolutely amazing, handled the situation like a pro , respect
It really looks like he was thinking about eating you. lol.
That's some crazy shit right there.
Lucas Melo Actually, I'm pretty sure it's a female shark. Male sharks have claspers but this one doesn't look like it has any. She's just curious. You could probably touch her if you wanted to. Best thing to do in this situation though is just get out of the water lmao. You're in her territory, not the other way around
Baby white shark. Eats small fish and rays. No intention of eating him. Just having a look to see what he was.
when it turns and then comes straight at you with its massive body and that iconic jaw line.....that's some scary shit. Great job you didn't panic.
I can't come up with anything that would make me more scared than being in this situation. A great white shark coming straight at me and repeatedly circling me is the stuff my nightmares are made of.
That was just an incredible experience. .you just proved again they're not always mad hungry sharks..you had an extremely intimate audience with an alpha species,where you weren't at the top of the food chain while in her presence .. She was definately just as interested and curious about you as you were of her..just amazing. Concider yourself blessed by a goddess of the sea . Just so cool...
No he was to close from a test bite..he was lucky but next time maybe not
@@doom3871 agree 💯 GW do have an excellent view and in this pretty clear water the way this GW behaved coming that close gosh 😅 yep he definitely can call it a lucky day ´´´
Wow! I think I would have died from fear! Truly amazing. Shows sharks probably attack humans by mistake
Well I thought that too, but it's not like this represents the entire spectrum of shark behaviours. Neither do attacks, obviously, but an apex predator is likely to be territorial... and we do go into their territory.
I don't agree. The shark here was trying to get a good chance to bite, but luckily didn't. I wonder, how this would ended if shark was bigger and therefore braver...
Žiga Lausegger by the death of the diver if it was hungry.But this a young lets say ten-age shark they usualy attack people by mistake beacuse they are not very expirienced in recognising their prey.If it was a big great white it would actually(if it wasnt hungry)circle around him few times to explore what it is,and after recognising would go away.Its safer to be with a bigger and expirienced but of course more scary.If u get a situation like him a that shark is attacking hit it on its nose or eyes they gonna swim away like fly's without a head.
I can't agree with you. No matter the size if shark sees an opportunity it will bite. Nature is oppurtunistic...
On the one hand Ziga, you are right (opportunism), on the other, (where I cannot comment from lack of experience, nevertheless...) if a shark has a doubt, will it attack? Do you have the personal experience to say so?
1:42-1:45 Everyone start playing the Jaws theme song 😂😂
What an amazing experience that ended well because you stood your ground but posed no threat. Had you of panicked and swam off it might not of gone so well.
just goes to show, always look them in the eye, don't panic, once in a lifetime experience well done mate
"NnnnNO!! NOOO!!"
"Honey, you alright? Watching shark videos again?"
"Yeah. I'm ok though."
"Sleeping with the light on again tonight I assume?."
"Sorry honey".
necroposting but honestly, I actually find Sharks kinda cute compared to other carnivores with their curious expressions and big faces. Honestly, not much other predators compare aside from the Komodo Dragon.
This is a jevenile and he is still sooooo scary and wonderful. Super cool dude.
Well done mate - very composed. That last shot as it comes into visibility straight at you. Wow.
Your wetsuit may have saved you from getting a bite - that's the same behaviour as observed in the tests. Really wanted to know what you were but really couldn't see you very well.
Completely agree with you mate.
She was just checking him out, showed no real aggression at all.
His calm demeanor & wetty colour kept it that way I'd say.
Amazing footage, you wouldn't catch me spearing anywhere down south that's for sure.
there was a cut in the video before he turned the camera to himself. this is fake
Lol who said this was continuous video. Have you ever edited a video? Do you want your viewers to sit through minutes of nothing happening?
i like how she gets progressively more relaxed and gets closer, it's just crazy how these fish are constantly thinking
Its surprising how curious that great white was. the reason it was getting so close is to observe every detail trying to figure out what you are and on the news you said that their was a "Violent Bump" that's because sharks bump unusual creatures with their nose to "Sense them"
This is beautiful footage. Thank you for sharing. Also, great job facing this shark and not letting her get behind you.
Boy Oh Boy was he ever testing you. Looking for cracks in the armor. Never turn your back and you never did. had you, I'm afraid he would have made a go at ya.
You've got balls dude, awesome video. Just goes to show that even hungry and predatory sharks will leave you alone once they determine you aren't food. Great work mate 👍
I know it’s hard to do when you’re in their environment and this big thing is swimming right towards you, but you MUST stay calm. Just keep facing the shark, and if it gets too close, simply stretch out one arm and redirect the shark by shoving its nose in one direction or another. Sharks are A LOT like cats. They’re very cautious and curious and will investigate anything new. Also like cats, you can trigger a hunting response by turning your back to them, swimming away, or panicking. Most of the time, a shark just wants to quickly investigate what you are, and then will leave when it gets board.
"shoving the nose in one direction" bullshit. If a great white really wants to eat, it'll get around your stupid "stretch arm" easy.
@@damonturney1 the shark doesnt know what you are and its trying to figure out if you're prey. Prey doesnt try to touch the shark nor does it stand its ground against it. What you're essentially doing is trying to say a guy is stupid for doing the best and most recommended thing for avoiding a shark attack
@@MyFunnyVids888 no he’s completely right… go watch some videos or interview about all professional and that’s how you have to do
@@killeur6060 it could provoke an attack. a shark may use its bite instinct or aggression to defend its territory. you never know what a predator thinks of you. it is very similar to bears, bears are very smart predators and it is hard to guess their reaction. The person in the video did everything right I think. He might have tried to punch in the eye if the shark would have been more aggressive, but not here because that is also the risk of provoking an attack.
@@СерхиоБускетс-ф7я but a huge difference is, if a bear try to touch you, you can’t just touch him and push it back. A shark you can, if you can see it there is no chance you are in danger, but if you don’t see it it’s different
What nerves to be able to film and not panic, when the shark made the second approach my squid-like brown ink defence would have been activated 😳
Good god man. Huge kudos to you. I would NOT have this kind of courage.
Amazing! I'd be lying if I said I wasn't slightly envious. 😉🦈😍
These animals are just amazing. I would love to do this someday. You truely are a very lucky person. :)
you like Russian roulette?
@@damonturney1 Jesus this comment is old. I still think it’d be amazing to swim with them tho. Just give them their space and dont act like an idiot and you should be fine, tho cage diving would be much safer
@@-samart2004- You go inside the cage? Cage goes in the water, you go in the water. Shark’s in the water. Our shark. 😆
@@杰-说话都要講道理 Farewell and adieu unto you Spanish ladies.. Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain!
Balls of titanium that fella 👌
1:44 would have been so freaking scary. Omg swimming towards him. This guy is literally God for being that great
ButtonBeats wait a minute, you're calling him god becuase he has some guts to swim with a shark? Lol you're cooked.
well yeah he is a god. least his actions are on video and not in some writing thousands of years ago 😆
This looks like it was shot on a selfie stick though..
Congrats ! You have just won the DARWIN 2016 award !
Omg why does this shark look so cute?
Quint : Anyway... we delivered the bomb
The shark def looked a little agitated scary. Maybe it was a juvenile because he started to calm down and looked curious. Like he was practicing ..ok from this angle he'll get scared...or maybe this angle lol Thanks for not killing him mate or thanks to the kid too🙏😘❤️
2:01 is an incredible shot! Like straight out of a horror movie! What an incredible animal!
At 1:40 it is very clear that the shark is only curious there was no signs of aggression. The shark is simply investigating what you are the fact that you were so still and calm would have made the shark much more comfortable to take a closer look. The reason the shark is going away and then swimming towards you is for 2 reasons:
1. It's trying to see how you react to it swimming towards you.
2. It's getting different views
They're just so curious it's fascinating. Shark be like I'm checking you out too.
Everyone else: that's a pretty scary fish... stay away dude
Me: Hey look! Giant fish with puppy eyes!
To me, sharks look pretty cute when there mouths are closed
Juvenile shark was pretty curious :P
Something doesn't add up here. You were already under the water composing a shot of that fish while snorkling, but then the shark bumped you from behind. You didn't rise to the surface for air as anyone in a panicked state would? In the last few frames (underwater) you show us you were snorkelling, but there are also bubbles from what sounds like an oxygen tank (00:37), the sounds of breathing (00:45, 01:08 - 01:15) and there is the anchor and rope in shot at 01:22 and 01:57 which leads one to think you were scuba diving from a boat? The water depth looks at around 2-3 meters, for you to hold your boyancy and position and also compose those shots while maintaining a stable position all while snorkelling within arms reach of a great white is just not plausible.
Not saying it couldn't be fake, plenty of other vids I've seen like this are.
This seems pretty genuine to me though.
After the shark comes into view he starts to ascend to the surface, the sound you hear at 0.37 is him purging his snorkel of water and taking in a breath.
He's on the surface for the rest of the vid.
The anchor you're talking about is actually his spear gun lying on the bottom, attached with rope to a float on the surface (watch the end of the video)
***** Yeah ok, fair call with the line from the spear gun. I'm not a spear fisher myself as you correctly commented. I don't buy that he was on the surface tho. What's your take on my snorkel vs scuba idea?
Dyabolikl I'm not convinced he was on the surface. There is a cut between the last scene of the shark and the surface shot of him.
As someone who scuba dives, freedives & spears regularly, this is 100% shot while on the surface with just goggles & snorkel.
And in regard to the cut in the video there's probably 2+ (of quite boring I'd imagine) minutes of him very VERY slowly making his back to the rocks while keeping his eyes peeled.
I'm usually pretty skeptical of this sort of stuff too, but this is legit IMO.
For him to go chasing an encounter like this blows me away. The guy either has balls of steel or is an absolute nut job. Probably a bit of both.
If you think I can hold my breath for that long your kidding yourself. Enjoy criticizing but it was on the surface with a snorkel and mask. I filmed it and either way, there's no benefit to me lying.
That fish was definitely sniffing to check if you were it's brekkie.
Come on... anyone can see you filmed that with a go pro stick in a boat and then cut the scene where you turned the camera around to you in the water. That's two clips. You filmed yourself in the car on the way after you filmed the Great White... Nice try though.
Yeah, the cut scene between the shark leaving and the camera turning to him is super sus. This was definitely recorded on a boat or using a long go-pro stick from the edge of the water.
Looks over 4 metres - a big one - wow. Reef sharks, hammerheads, gray nurse, galapagos, whalers, blue etc....no problem. Great Whites.....sheeit! Well done for staying composed.
Like others have said, great job keeping calm and composed in that very stressful situation.
He's just a little guy, young and curious. If anything, he's more likely to have a go at your than a larger adult that knows better. I'd say you were quite lucky this guy didn't take a bite!
Among the scariest shit I've seen. Horror movies don't touch me, but this...
Such beautiful creatures and scary as well
This is the video I've been looking for
If it was me I'd make sure I got myself in the frame to prove I wasnt a camera on a pole. He cuts then is in the water
Totally fake af....you'de have to be a Moron to believe he was in the water.
@@graftongodofmemes why
@@alexarias5717 the edits are suspicious. Why isn't there a shot of him or any PART of him until there is a convenient edit at the end of the footage. I think he was on a kayak or small boat with a gopro on the end of a selfish stick. If it is real he's done a steller job of making it look fake.
@@alexarias5717 no shadows of the supposed snorkler on the bottom or on any of the reef. I've also heard from other witnesses that were in that bay on that day and they said it was all filmed with a selfish stick
@@graftongodofmemes I agree the edits are a little weird, but your logic about shadows doesn't make sense, because there is no kayak shadow either.
I think it would be very difficult to keep the shark in the frame the whole time if you were dangling a GoPro down from a kayak.
Also I dont think the shark would have kept interest in a camera and circled it for so long if that was the case.
Those shots….. where the shark disappears a couple feet away and it’s seen just swimming directly toward your camera from afar as the shape of the enormous beast becomes clearer and clearer is just haunting. Absolutely haunting
Thank you to the many people who enjoyed the video and share my view on sharks. I think social media and platforms like RUclips are great although if you are one of those who invests so much time throwing negative comments on as many posts as possible and calling honest people offensive names and discrediting material they risked their life for, maybe spend your time doing something productive. I look forward to you all seeing my story through credible broadcasting networks represented by credible producers and directors in the near future. Fake???? No, very real and the most amazing yet terrifying experience of my life. Sceptics, keep an eye out for documentaries which will have you embarrassed for trying to publicly shame someone. Enjoy your day and stay positive!
ok if its real then post the entire video uncut!
Well done friend! Too many people arguing whether this is a snorkel or scuba dive. Who cares? An enjoyable video of a curious 10 - 12 foot white making harmless passes at you. I really like the head on grim "smiles" of these magnificent creatures. A big thumbs up.
1:40 - 1:48 I would have been shitting
Lucky you filming that juvenile Great White what an experience you will never forget, great to see an encounter like this neither party hurt just being curious.
Great shot buddy, lots of nerve. For the douche who said it was only a "baby", try a "baby" like that on for size yourself and then come back to us! (always one like you on RUclips !!)
You don't need to call people foul names, it just shows your ignorance.
This shark was a young shark. Probably why it wasn't sure about the guy.
@@The-GreenHornet Why are you railing at me? Did you actually read my comment ?
Tbf it was in fact a young shark. Not taking away from the unusually large gonads of the videographer, but he probably would not have done that with an adult great white. Not that I would either but, yeah. I’ll stop now…..
This is my all time favourite shark encounter.
Bruce!
You could see the thought process in it's eyes... "Nah... that ones not ripe yet!"
Not exactly worth risking your life over, but well done
Great job man! You kept calm and you kept your eyes on her at all times.
that Shark was pretty curious of you. It's a shame that society views sharks as monsters with no remorse.
Absolutely beautiful creature 😍
Oh it's only a baby one!
still way more than big enough to eat you by accident......
Ross Cayley I was being sarcastic
Sophie Jay you're right though
Shes checking you out as much as you were checking her out. Great video, you can see her eyes look back as she goes past the camera/you.
It was a young Great White. It didn't know how to approach you. If you look carefully,it swam off and returned. My fear for you that it might have tasted you,OR another White hitting you from behind. Always remember that you play in their playground,and unnecessary risks could cost you your life. Nice video nonetheless.
Wow that great White was really curious. I am amazed that you did not panic. I think even the shark was impressed by that. clearly more curious than aggressive, look up mike Rutzen the shark man he dives with great whites and actually gets a ride on ones dorsal fin, it is amazing and epic. Great filming too, thanks for the post.
It was serious. Pectoral fins lowered and back arched . Not good body language for a shark .
That's what I thought, but then thought I was just thinking that. But, nah, the body language was death itself, staring at him between the eyes. I could literally feel the danger coming through the screen. Insanity. Those who are healthy, want to become cripples. I would give anything to be healthy.
Do you think maybe because the guy was looking at the Great White a lot it didn't attack because they like to do it by surprise?? Only wondering but I know that's for Tiger Sharks. Although itcould have at the start when he didn't see it. Maybe it is just curious. I just answered my own question? Should I still post this? Yes I will.
Layla Bishop
I don't think him looking at the shark had anything to do with it. Notice that the shark never made any attempt to come in from behind; it always approached head-on, and didn't turn away once it knew it had been spotted, like most sharks do.
Then again, Great Whites tend to have a "confidence" about them. Where, say, a Blue Shark will dart away in a completely different direction once their cover is blown, a Great White will turn slowly while still swimming in your general direction. But the shark in this video goes beyond even that; it doesn't turn until it's mere feet away from the dude, and even then it passes by remarkably close. The behavior is eerily similar to a dolphin or Orca.
WelcomeToCarnate Oh yeah! That's a good a point, it didn't try to sneak up at all only came face on. I love this Great White. Thank you!
Wow I wonder why this shark is so confident, not scared, and not so curious with it's mouth.
Don't confuse a great white with a grey reef. 2 I actually didn't notice lowered fins or S shape.
No joke, this video eased my fear of sharks
it increased mine. and I surf
would love to see un cut version if there is one the editing makes it seem fake. i know this can be done but this seems fake
Because it was faked. IT's 3 separate edited scenes.
@@yapandasoftware i don't remember the video or making the comment but thanks
Smart move filming- the camera man never dies lol
Wonderful footage btw such a pretty shark 🦈
It's fake. Not once do you see the diver when the shark is present. Only when it cuts to him getting out. And at 2 mins the camera is too deep for him to be snorkelling, even though you can hear him breathing like he is on the surface of the water. It's on a stick or something. Looks good though.
andygoo2 does this footage look fake to you
andygoo2 does this footage look fake to you
This guy was spearfishing... in the video you see him filming the fish at the beginning.
He is that "deep" to film the fish. Then the shark came and he started filming the shark. as he reaches the surface at 0:36 you can hear him blowing out his snorkel.
So how should that be fake? Not even one cut or anything...
Only because he wasnt doing a selfie with the shark???
I'm a freediver myself and I filmed lots of sharks where I myself am not visible in the video... Does that mean it is fake? Of course not
Better educate yourself before posting stupid stuff!
you are wrong about there not being a cut. Check 2:22 just before he turned the camera to himself, that is a clear cut there. better watch carefully before posting stupid stuff!
Tricia Santana You never see him turn the cam around on himself it gets edited to show him. It is clearly not edited for time saving purposes or any other I can think of so I'm amazed at all the gullible comments.
Dude, that’s a seal, eating great white! Brave
Fake...
burns0100 fuck off
prove it
Good film. Hard to get such good footage of a Great White. Very well done.
absolutely a fake
Explain then
The cameraman never dies
Good choice of weapons, the camera man never dies
450 million years of evolution. a truly beautiful ancient beast that needs to be protected
I saw shaking along with you, dude. I would have been a dead man if I had been in your place. respect