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One woman was unaware of the creature lurking near the surface (stock image)(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\nThe sea is home to countless species of marine life, with humans sometimes coming into contact with them. Some beachgoers got a shock when a ‘cute’ creature started lunging towards them in the oceanOne woman was unaware of the creature lurking near the surface (stock image)(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Beachgoers enjoying a swim in the ocean got a shock when a \u201ccute\u201d sea creature got very close to them but instead of it being the heart-warming interaction with nature they were expecting, the animal lashed out and tried to bite some of them. Many people choose to spend time in the sea without coming into contact with the countless marine species who call it home<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sometimes, an encounter with nature is on the cards – though the majority of wildlife organisations, charities and experts encourage and advise people to keep their distance and show respect to all wild animals<\/a> and sea creatures.<\/p>\n Recently, sun-seekers relaxing on the beach were in awe after spotting a baby seal near the water\u2019s edge, before it began lunging at people in the sea and trying to bite them<\/a>.<\/p>\n The situation was captured on camera and subsequently shared on social media. The clip begins with a woman filming the adorable seal as it heads back into the water.<\/p>\n The woman can be heard saying \u201caww, cutie\u201d, before the seal quickly turns towards a man swimming in the shallows and lunges at him with an open mouth.<\/p>\n Then the animal raced towards several other people, as many started screaming while people on the shore shouted for them to \u201cget out of the water\u201d.<\/p>\n Once the majority of people had left the ocean, a woman was seen with her back to the sand and seemingly unaware of the seal lurking in the water. Passers-by yelled at her to get out of the water and she could be seen turning in shock as the animal got close and started biting her.<\/p>\n The RSPCA advises<\/a>: \u201cWild seals are an amazing sight to see, but it\u2019s really important to leave them alone and not get too close.<\/p>\n \u201cDisturbing seals when they\u2019re on beaches can mean they can\u2019t sleep or digest their food properly, or mothers and pups could be separated from each other. It\u2019s also dangerous for people or dogs<\/a> to get too close to them, as seals have a painful bite.\u201d<\/p>\n In the comments beneath the video, people were keen to share their thoughts. One person said: \u201cGosh all that screaming and shouting. It\u2019s their home for heaven’s sake.”<\/p>\n Someone else said: \u201cI\u2019m sorry but it looks funny as hell.\u201d A third person shared: \u201cIt’s her house!!!\u201d<\/p>\n Another said: \u201cYes Human, OUT of his water!\u201d And another commented: \u201cSeal said GTFO my house!\u201d<\/p>\n While someone else joked: \u201cWhere is that seal\u2019s mother?! He needs a serious time out for NOT playing well with others.”<\/p>\n