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Kayaker stalked by great white shark for eight terrifying minutes

  • Matt Wells encountered a large great white shark while kayak fishing near Cape Reinga, estimating it to weigh 1,000 lb and measure 4.5 m long.
  • Wells prayed to Tangaroa during the encounter and expressed gratitude for the experience despite the fear it caused.
  • The shark followed Wells for about eight minutes, creating a tense situation as he worried it might bump the kayak.
  • Despite the frightening experience, Wells continued fishing in the following days and urged others to respect the risks of kayak fishing.
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NZ Herald broke the news in Auckland, New Zealand on Monday, February 10, 2025.
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