“Oh My God, I Went Over a Shark”: Kite Surfer’s Close Encounter With Shark

• A kite surfer experienced a heart-stopping moment when he spotted a shark swimming directly under his board at Macassar Beach in Cape Town, capturing the entire close encounter
• Macassar Beach is known for its strong winds that attract kite surfers, but it's also home to various shark species, including the bronze whaler, that was identified in the footage
• Social media users reacted with a mix of amusement and concern to the video, with some impressed by the surfer's excitement rather than fear during the unexpected shark sighting

A kite surfer, Nicholas Faure, had a thrilling close encounter with a shark while enjoying the waves at Macassar Beach in Cape Town.

Content creator @nicholas_faure shared the heart-pounding video showing when he spotted a shark swimming directly beneath his board while kite surfing.

Nicholas frequently captures his kitesurfing adventures for his followers. His page showcases thrilling videos of him navigating Cape Town’s waters and soaring through the air with skill.

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The footage, posted on 3 March, shows him standing on his board while recording. He eagerly captures the shark swimming slowly beneath him before it moves away.

Watch the TikTok clip below.

Shark spotting leaves surfer thrilled

The video captures Nicholas's genuine excitement as he exclaims:

"There's a shark, check it's a shark. Oh my God, I went over a shark. Check it's a shark. That's wild."

Rather than showing fear, the kite surfer appears thrilled by this rare encounter with the marine predator, which was later identified as a bronze whaler shark.

He appears highly skilled in the sport, as he effortlessly showcases advanced stunts in most of his clips, proving his experience and confidence on the board.

Macassar Beach, where the encounter took place, is a six-kilometre stretch of sand at the foot of Cape Town's highest dune system. The beach is particularly popular among kite surfers who take advantage of the strong winds, though swimmers are cautioned about powerful waves and currents. The area is also known for its diverse marine life, with South African waters being home to nearly 98 different shark species.

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Shark sighting leaves internet users talking

Social media was buzzing with reactions to Nicholas's close encounter with the shark. Many were fascinated by his excitement, with some joking about how thrilled he seemed to see the predator so close.

Some claimed the shark was a bronze whaler, while others were convinced it was a Great White. Safety was also a concern, with one user warning Nicholas to be careful in the ocean.

See some comments below:

@bradley gushed:

"Never seen someone more excited to see a shark so close to them."

@IMO07 noted:

"Probably a bronze whaler. Lol, but wouldn't be surprised if it's a Great white they have been slowly returning to our waters."

@Max Jones expressed concern:

"Oh my goodness nick, please make sure you stay safe in the ocean."

@DanTheMan inquired:

"I've often wanted to go surf there but have been concerned about safety and security given its location. Is it safe in your experience?"

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@Nicopof shared:

"You made my day. So happy to see you happy with a shark 😅. I saw a dolphin today while I was kitesurfing. It first scared me 😂"

@TriggerMike joked:

"On this week's episode of 'What in the white people' 😅"

5 More shark encounters in SA waters

• Briefly News recently reported on fishermen catching multiple sharks at a Durban beach right after shark nets were removed due to severe weather conditions, causing major concerns among beachgoers.
• Beachgoers at Fish Hoek near Cape Town captured footage of a dolphin that left social media users confused about whether the marine mammal was displaying joyful behaviour or signs of distress.
• A terrifying moment was captured on TikTok showing a man who had a dangerous slip while standing on rocks near swimming sharks.
• What started as a fun day at the beach quickly turned into a horror scene for those at Umhlanga Rocks beach, but one man remained unfazed by the school of sharks.
• A video of a massive shark gliding through the shallow waters of a Gqeberha beach left Mzansi both worried and fascinated.

Source: Briefly News