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Shark Leaps Behind Surfer Unseen | Oakland News
A surfer’s epic close call with a juvenile great white shark went unnoticed in real time—until the footage was reviewed. Filmed by his brother-in-law at Newport Beach, the shark leapt dramatically just yards behind the surfer, who mistook it for a dolphin at first. The seasoned surfer had no idea he was so close to the ocean’s apex predator. While the scene is jaw-dropping, officials reassure that shark encounters in California remain extremely rare—less than 250 incidents since 1950. It’s a chilling reminder of nature’s hidden power—and how lucky we are to be so close without knowing it…
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