Gui Guzi encounters a great white shark in South Africa.

The great white shark, also known as the white needle shark or the white death shark, is one of the most dangerous predatory fish species still in existence today. With its large size, enormous weight, and swimming speed of up to 56 km/h, it tops the list of shark species that attack humans. A normal person would certainly not enjoy facing this danger.

However, for Gui Guzi, encountering this infamous ocean predator was incredibly exciting. The famous travel blogger, known for his love of exploring wild areas, didn't miss the opportunity to "greet" this animal when he was in the waters off Cape Town during his South African trip.

The trip started before dawn; he had to wake up at 2:30 AM to prepare for a special adventure: watching great white sharks hunt. His destination was the village of Gansbaai in Cape Town. One of the important procedures when encountering great white sharks is signing a waiver stating that he will not sue if anything happens, even if... he loses his life. Many people would probably hesitate and think twice, but this travel blogger signed without hesitation, for the chance to encounter these dangerous beasts.

The speedboat began cutting through the waves, the biting cold early morning sea breeze whipping against the faces of those brave enough to confront the ocean monster. Gui Guzi described it on his personal Facebook page: "The feeling of crossing the mist and rushing out into the ocean was incredibly exhilarating and wild, like stepping behind the world. From the horizon, flocks of seagulls appeared and flew alongside the ship like navigators..."

Upon arriving at the location, the ship anchors and begins its mission to lure great white sharks. Barrels of blood and shark flesh are poured into the sea to attract the sharks; the pungent smell of blood carried on the wind makes the atmosphere even more tense. Some of them descend into the sea in iron cages – cages that aren't completely airtight, so if you accidentally let any part of your body slip out, you might have to say goodbye to that part forever.

Then the first great white shark lunged forward, but before it could snatch the juicy bait, the fisherman pulled it back. The king of the ocean, having missed its meal, angrily dived to the seabed. The captain estimated it to be a mature shark, measuring up to four meters in length. The entire crew experienced a range of emotions, from fear to excitement, along with a feeling of seasickness.

And then it was Gui Guzi's turn to "enjoy" an encounter with a great white shark. He put on his wetsuit to keep warm, and before he could even get used to it, the cage was lowered deep into the freezing ocean.

"I had just dove underwater when a huge black shadow swooped down. Before I could recover, its wide mouth opened just about a meter from my face. My natural reflex was to jump back. The great white shark flicked its tail against the cage and disappeared again. My heart was still pounding with excitement. The feeling of not knowing when they would appear, whether from the front, the front, the bottom, the left, or the right, was incredibly nerve-wracking," Quỷ Cốc Tử excitedly recounted his once-in-a-lifetime moment.

The entire journey of Gui Guzi's encounters with great white sharks:

Also on this "encounter" with great white sharks, the group of "moment hunters" heard little-known stories about them from the captain. It turns out that great white sharks aren't as ferocious as they're often portrayed in movies. They're actually quite docile and rarely attack humans, but their jaw shape and media coverage have made them seem like fearsome killers. The captain also expressed his hope that those who had experienced this special journey would help clear their names and contribute to their conservation from extinction. His eyes and words were filled with heartfelt sincerity.

After a thrilling two-hour encounter with a great white shark, Gui Guzi and his companions returned to shore. They carried with them an indescribable feeling of exhilaration, but he was certain that the lingering emotions would help him understand and empathize more with life.

Yuan Bao