Viral video: Brave seal escapes shark attack by jumping onto boat; watch

A viral video showing a seal narrowly escaping a shark attack by leaping onto a boat has gone viral on social media, leaving viewers stunned and relieved. 

The clip, shared by X user Gabriele Corno, captures a heart-stopping moment as a shark lunges at the seal in open water, only for the animal to make a split-second jump onto a nearby boat to save its life.

In the video, the seal can be seen scrambling on the edge of the boat while the shark circles below, missing its prey by mere inches. 

The unexpected escape has been widely described as a rare moment of instinct, luck, and survival caught on camera.

Netizens React With Shock And Awe

Social media users were quick to react, flooding the comments section with amazement and relief.

One user wrote, “That jump deserves an Olympic medal!” Another commented, “Nature is brutal, but today the seal won.”

Several others praised the seal’s presence of mind, calling it a “miracle escape” and a reminder of how unpredictable wildlife encounters can be.

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Wildlife videos showing predator-prey interactions often go viral, but this clip stands out for its split-second drama and unexpected outcome, turning a potential tragedy into a powerful survival story.

As one netizen summed it up: “This seal just used the boat like a lifeline, unbelievable timing.”

Watch the video below: