Scare flower: a shark bit a rubber band, but the passengers were unharmed

on the shores of South Africathis situation occurred which is popularly known as ‘sardine race’, which is nothing more than a massive migration of large schools of sardines along the coast, creating an impressive marine spectacle that attracts tourists and locals alike. It occurs in the Indian Ocean, off the east coast, between the months of May and July. It’s about the species Sardinops sagax, which form giant shoals and migrate south, following the cold currents. This migration is one of the largest in the world and can span hundreds of kilometers in length.

In the 2023 sardine race season it became popular on social networks the emily cehrs storywho was with a group of friends enjoying the show off the coast of Chinta East, South Africa, when suddenly a shark got too close and nearly sank his inflatable rubber. Cehrs said that he went out with a group of friends to enjoy the spectacle of the migration of sardines and other species of fish that traveled south at this time of year and are followed by innumerable predators, such as sharks. “During the sardine run you can see a lot of wildlife, such as whales, dolphins, penguins, sharks and sea turtles,” he said recounting his experience, “However, this time, a shark got too close. He deflated our boat with one bite and we were all a bit worried that the whole boat would sink, but luckily only a small part deflated and we were able to get back to shore.”added the woman.

After the distressing moment, they assured that they left the area, trying to get as far as possible from the ball of tallow and trying to reach the shore so that their inflatable boat would not sink. On the other hand, Cehrs assured that he was a terrifying experience, but also very beautiful, “there were dolphins, whales and sharks circling us and feeding. It was very special to see all that fauna up close.”