WATCH: Scary moment shark charges at cameraman in murky water

GoPro footage captures the moment a shark charged at divers at full force, on a South African baited scuba dive.

The oceanic black tip shark appeared startled as it charged right into the divers.

A mask and breathing regulator was knocked off one of the divers, as the shark attempted to get away.

GoPro footage captures the moment a shark charged at divers at full force, on a South African baited scuba dive. Source: Newsflare
GoPro footage captures the moment a shark charged at divers at full force, on a South African baited scuba dive. Source: Newsflare

Elton Polly, 38, filmed the incident while swimming off the south coast of Durban on February 24 with two other diver friends.

"These type of dives take place daily in that area," he told Newsflare.

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"The shark was startled and in an attempt to get away, it charged right into the diver's head, knocking his mask off and the regulator from his mouth.

He was able to stay calm throughout the close encounter, and the shark and divers remained free from injury.