A Kayak Fisherman in Oahu Encounters the Man-Eating Tiger Shark – Here’s What Happened Next

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Tiger sharks- large, blunt-nosed predators, who have duly earned a reputation as man-eaters. They are second only to great whites in attacking people. Imagine coming face-to-face with it? Hold your breath, because Scott Haraguchi, a fisherman from Oahu encountered one, and narrowly escaped from its lunch. Here's what happened.

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Fisherman's tiger shark encounter

What started as a peaceful day on the water quickly turned into a nightmare for fisherman Scott Haraguchi. On May 12 afternoon, a massive Tiger shark made its way to Haraguchi's kayak.

Heart-stopping moment caught on camera

The spine-chilling footage was captured as Haraguchi was using a GoPro to film his experience off the coast of Hawaii. [video credits: Massimo, Twitter]

A Swift action that saved Scott Haraguchi

Despite adrenaline coursing through his veins, Haraguchi swifty delivered a powerful kick to the shark's head. Miraculously, the predator retreated into the depths. So, the next time you embark on a beach, stay vigilant!

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A Kayak Fisherman in Oahu Encounters the Man-Eating Tiger Shark – Here’s What Happened Next

What started as a peaceful day on the water quickly turned into a nightmare for fisherman Scott Haraguchi. On May 12 afternoon, a massive Tiger shark made its way to Haraguchi's kayak.

Despite adrenaline coursing through his veins, Haraguchi swifty delivered a powerful kick to the shark's head. Miraculously, the predator retreated into the depths. So, the next time you embark on a beach, stay vigilant!

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