WATCH: Great white sharks burst from the ocean to attack prey

Luckily in this video they are only chasing down a decoy and not a real seal.

Marine scientist Ryan Johnson’s videos show great white sharks bursting through the ocean’s surface to attack.

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Breaching is one of the hunting techniques that great white sharks use to surprise and kill its prey. They breach with such force and explosive energy that it propels the shark right out of the water.

This behaviour is absolutely awesome to witness, showing the sheer strength of these creatures.

"It is exciting. Sometimes you have to wait for two hours before seeing a breach attack," says Ryan.

"It is all this time waiting that builds up anticipation, and finally when the shark erupts from the water you have this immediate outpouring of excitement."

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While he agrees the footage looks very dramatic, Ryan also urges people not to get the wrong idea about sharks.

He said: "What is important to remember for anyone watching this and getting a little freaked out is that these sharks only perform this hunting behaviour during a very short season."

Ryan took the videos during the sharks’ hunting season around Mossel Bay’s Seal Island in South Africa.

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