"The creature followed him closely, its fin poking above the water, as he moved at about 10mph. Boise captured footage of the experience that has since gone viral."
"My god, it's still in pursuit. It's still happening. This is beyond comprehension, Boise said. That's when we both start to panic."
"Takeda focused on staying upright and keeping the board above the surface, he said, and opting not to dwell on the shark's presence."
"They had both encountered sharks before, but never in a chase and for such a duration."
Ron Takeda and Tavis Boise were foil surfing off Santa Barbara when a 13-foot shark began to chase Takeda. Boise filmed the encounter, capturing the shark's pursuit for about five minutes. Takeda, experienced in surfing, focused on maintaining his balance while trying not to panic. Despite having encountered sharks before, the prolonged chase was unprecedented for both surfers. The video of the incident went viral, showcasing the intense moment as the shark followed Takeda closely through the water.
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