Despite their formidable reputation, most of the time, encountering a shark in the ocean goes unnoticed by humans.

With hundreds of species, only a few pose a danger to humans.

However, as I write these words from the safety of dry land, where logic and reason prevail, the likelihood of encountering a shark is minimal, except for some rare Sharknado-style occurrences. Yet, things change dramatically when those foreboding fins glide by while you're taking a refreshing dip.

A spine-chilling video captured the moment beachgoers at Navarre Beach, Florida, were enjoying a swim in the beautiful ocean. In the footage, a notably large shark gracefully moves through the surf, surprisingly close to the shoreline.

While the exact species remains uncertain, Florida is home to various shark types, including tiger sharks and bull sharks, both of which have been associated with fatal attacks.

An intriguing sight unfolded at Navarre Beach when a shark, featuring a noticeable gap between its dorsal fin and tail fin, emerged from the water.

One might assume that after witnessing harrowing shark scenes in movies, people would hastily flee the ocean in panic. However, contrary to expectations, the swimmers calmly and unhurriedly exited the water, with some even choosing to stay afloat to observe the shark's departure.

Given that sharks associate splashing with distressed or vulnerable prey, maintaining a calm and composed demeanor is essential. This approach helps avoid arousing the shark's excitement or fear, which could potentially lead to unpredictable behavior.

In response to the video, viewers expressed their thoughts through comments, sharing various perspectives.

One individual remarked: "Well you got ppl fishing off the bridge so lots of bait fish."

Another expressed concern over the lack of warning from lifeguards and questioned the safety protocols on the beach: "What happened to the advance warning from the lifeguards? Lifeguards whistling? That's a huge shark. It makes you wanna just stay in a pool."

Beach Safety Director Austin Turnbull acknowledged the shark sighting at Navarre Beach but emphasized that encountering sharks in the Gulf is not a cause for alarm.

"There's sharks in the Gulf, everywhere. We see sharks almost every day and there's nothing to be alarmed of for 99.9% of the time," Turnbull shared.