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Terrifying moment surfer is stalked by shark as killer beast swims around his board before drone warns him

THIS is the terrifying moment a surfer is stalked by a shark before a drone warns him about the imminent danger. Footage captured from above shows the surfer calmly sitting on his board, waiting for the next wave. But below the surface, a murky shape begins to emerge. Completely oblivious, the surf...

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The Sun UKNews report · Jun 18, 11:49 PM

Terrifying moment surfer is stalked by shark as killer beast swims around his board before drone warns him

THIS is the terrifying moment a surfer is stalked by a shark before a drone warns him about the imminent danger. Footage captured from above shows the surfer calmly sitting on his board, wa...

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The Sun (US)News report · Jun 18, 11:49 PM

Terrifying moment surfer is stalked by shark as killer beast swims around his board before drone warns him

THIS is the terrifying moment a surfer is stalked by a shark before a drone warns him about the imminent danger. Footage captured from above shows the surfer calmly sitting on his board, wa...

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Jun 18, 11:49 PM: The Sun UK joined the source map.

Jun 18, 11:49 PM: The Sun (US) joined the source map.

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