Great white shark sighted near Bali, surprising tourists

A great white shark was spotted off the coast of Bali, marking only the second sighting in the area since 2019. Tourists experienced a brief encounter with the five-meter female, which they described as frightening. Local divers and instructors expressed excitement over the rare sighting, with one calling it a “one in a million” event. The diving community has been discussing the incident, highlighting the unusual nature of the encounter. Reactions among tourists have been mixed, with some feeling lucky to witness the shark and others relieved they were not part of the dive. Experts note that while sightings in tropical areas are rare, they can occur.