Watch: Man's Quick Action Saves His Life As Tiger Shark Attacks His Kayak

In the final segment of the video, which plays the incident in slow motion, the man knocks the shark off with his leg.

A tiger shark attack turned a man's enjoyable sea kayaking excursion into a terrifying one. 

The sailor saved himself by acting quickly and making a prudent decision based on his experience; otherwise, the episode might have been fatal. 

He posted the horrifying incident's footage to his YouTube page, where it has gained popularity due to the unsettling scene that can be seen there.

Watch the video here: