Terrifying footage captures a massive shark prowling near swimmers in the same spot where a man was mauled to death.
It slips through the huge waves yards from blissfully unaware beach-goers frolicking and swimming in the surf.
Those is in the water seem to have no clue of the potentially deadly creature's presence and carry on having fun.
In the footage, taken at Kogel Bay, Cape Town, the huge shark swims through shallow water near two surfers and even closer to a group of bathers enjoying the blue water.
Another previous encounter happened happened at the same location where a man was killed by a great white.
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Bodyboarder David Lilienfield was with his brother when he was attacked by the 13ft shark and dragged under the water.
Those watching from the beach watched as the 20-year-old had his right leg ripped off.
He was taken to shore after his horrific ordeal but died before doctors could reach him in the attack in April 2012.
Yusaf George, an eyewitness told IOL at the time: "When I got there, they said there was a huge shark in the water.
"We were trying to shout to the boys to say there was a shark. But it was too late.
“The next minute I saw the shark circle this guy. The brother was on his way out to catch a wave, and his brother called out to him.
“We just saw blood all over. The brother wanted to go in and help, but he couldn’t because the shark still had his brother. The second time the shark took him, it took the boy down with him.
“A few minutes later the bodyboard surfaced. And then the body was washed on to the rocks. It was terrible to witness. I felt so helpless."
Shark are common around the bays in Cape Town, South Africa, and the city has its own patrols looking out for the huge beasts.
Shark Spotters Safety Education Research Conservation (SSSERC) last moth reported four great whites and bronze sharks within days in waters off the capital.
Attacks have increased recently, local media reports, but swimmers are reluctant to heed warning signs and 800 people have been attacked in nine years.
Data published by the International Shark Attack File shows there were 791 shark attacks reported between 2010 and 2019.
It shows a rise compared to data from 1970 to 1979, when just 157 attacks were reported.
