The article discusses five instances where people had close encounters with sharks. The incidents range from a group of divers being surrounded by a great white shark in Australia to a surfer narrowly escaping a shark attack in South Africa. In another incident, a swimmer in Hawaii had a frightening encounter with a tiger shark. The article also describes a kayaker's encounter with a great white shark off the coast of California. Additionally, a spearfisherman in the Bahamas had a close call with a bull shark.

Despite the dangerous situations, all of the individuals were able to escape without serious injury. These close calls serve as a reminder of the risks associated with entering shark-infested waters and the importance of being cautious and aware of one's surroundings when participating in water activities.