Diver reveals how to prevent shark attacks in jaw-dropping footage

In the video, a diver can be seen calmly facing the shark to show that it is not prey, then reaching out to grab the huge creature through the nose

The shark is redirected (

Image: mermaid.kayleigh/TikTok)

A diver has revealed how to prevent a shark attack in a chilling video that begins with a shark slowly swimming towards a diver.

A viral video posted on TikTok and Reddit explains what to do and what not to do if a swimmer encounters a shark in open water.

The original clip was posted on TikTok by user @mermaid.kayleigh. In it, Kayleigh comments while her friend and dive buddy Andy demonstrates what to do if you come into contact with a shark.

In the video, Andy can be seen in the water as a tiger shark approaches her from behind.

Kayleigh says, "Andy shows why we don't want to splash around and swim away from the sharks.

The shark approaches the diver from behind (

Picture:

mermaid.kayleigh/TikTok)

The diver turns to face the shark (

Picture:

mermaid.kayleigh/TikTok)

“Splashing and swimming mimics what prey does. When dealing with top predators like sharks, we also want to act like a predator.”

We can then see Andy turn around to face the shark coming towards her.

Kayleigh continues, "So what were you actually...