Foil Boarders Experience Shark Chase Off California Coast, Captured on Viral Video
Ron Takeda and Tavis Boise, two experienced foil boarders, encountered a dramatic situation off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, when a large shark, likely a great white, pursued them during a surfing session. The incident occurred a few miles from the University of California, Santa Barbara, as the surfers embarked on a 20-mile run. Boise, who was filming the session, captured the shark trailing Takeda closely, with its fin visible above the water. The footage, which has since gone viral, shows the shark following Takeda for about five minutes before losing interest. Despite the tense situation, both surfers managed to remain calm, with Takeda focusing on staying upright on his board. The video has garnered over a million views on social media, sparking discussions about the nature of the encounter. 
