There are few activities in this world more relaxing than fishing.
I think we all can agree there is something very zen—like in grabbing a line, a pole, and some bait and just being one with nature for a morning.
One man thought he was going to have a nice, peaceful afternoon on the ocean in his kayak until his day of solo fishing was rudely interrupted by someone with some serious personal space issues.
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And this wasn't a fellow fisherman or some drunk guy in his Boston Whaler.
Hell, it wasn't even a human being.
That's right, a massive great white shark buzzed some poor kayaker just trying to enjoy his day off, and the whole thing was caught on the fisherman's helmet camera.
Footage from the fisherman, David Slavich, shows him getting startled as the giant predator closed in.
"The shark came incredibly close, swimming alongside me just beneath the surface," Slavich told Storyful, adding that he was "absolutely amazed" by its size.
"There was a moment when it seemed like we were looking directly at each other, and I had the distinct feeling that it was just as curious about me as I was about it," Slavich said.
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"I felt more awe and fascination than fear," he said. "It’s an experience I’ll never forget."
You don't even see the shark coming at first, but you can hear the terrified words trembling out of Slavich's mouth.
"Oh my God! Oh my God," he repeats as the great white makes its way into the frame of the video.
In a split-second decision that might have saved his life - or at the very least, a limb or two - Slavich reels his line in quickly to ensure the shark doesn't take the bait and pull him in with it.
As the monster with teeth glides past, we get a full view of its size, appearing to be about as big as Slavich's kayak.
Once the shark passes by harmlessly, Slavich utters a phrase I think we can all relate to in a situation like that.
"Okay, we're getting the f--- out of here," he exclaims.
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Next time Slavich is in the area, he might need a bigger boat... or any boat, for that matter.
The "Ruthless Podcast" Fellas have some of the best political insights in the game, and we asked them what they'll be looking at ahead of Tuesday's critical midterms.
Control of the House and U.S. Senate are at stake as Democrats try to take back Congress after Republicans swept the White House and both chambers in 2024.
From what polls are or aren't reliable, to the races sparking the most interest, to what the media continues to get wrong in political coverage, the Fellas have your answers.
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If you could only watch one race on election night, which is it, and what’s the first thing you check when the polls close?
Maine Senate. Susan Collins has an incredible ability to lose every poll and win every election, thus far. Will she be able to overcome the atmosphere of this election is a huge question. The first thing I check when polls close is early exits, which I find to be the most reliable and illuminating data on election night.
What’s the one number you trust more than the polls (early vote, turnout, special election overperformance, fundraising, something else), and what threshold would make you feel good or bad about your side?
EARLY EXIT numbers are the most trustworthy! Dems always talk about a red mirage followed by a blue wave on election nights. If early exits don't go Republicans' way, it will be a bad night.
What is the media overhyping going into the midterms, and what is it ignoring?
The media is overhyping Barack Obama as a candidate surrogate. He stumped for Hillary [Clinton], he stumped for Kamala [Harris], and they both lost. Obama has no coattails.
Which poll, pundit, or conventional wisdom do you not believe, and why?
I do not trust any polls. Early exits are the only reliable source of data.
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If you could only watch one race on election night, which is it, and what’s the first thing you check when the polls close?
Ohio Senate. Watch returns in the 50 counties where President Trump outperformed Mitt Romney by 10 or more points.
What’s the one number you trust more than the polls (early vote, turnout, special election overperformance, fundraising, something else), and what threshold would make you feel good or bad about your side?
[Mike] Rogers' performance in Oakland County is a number to watch. And also his share of the vote in Michigan’s Seventh Congressional District. He could come out on top if he outperforms his 2024 vote totals in those areas.
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What is the media overhyping going into the midterms, and what is it ignoring?
The media always overhypes late-breaking vibes and underreports multi-year, local level grassroots operations. Good candidates can overperform the environment with competent campaigns.
Which poll, pundit, or conventional wisdom do you not believe, and why?
Public polling is often less reliable than professional private surveys based on years of state and local level expertise. So I’m always skeptical of public polling. But the one thing they’ve captured accurately is the difficult environment Republican candidates are currently navigating.
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If you could only watch one race on election night, which is it, and what’s the first thing you check when the polls close?
Michigan's Senate race. First thing we're checking is Abdul El-Sayed's support with Black voters in Wayne County.
What’s the one number you trust more than the polls (early vote, turnout, special election overperformance, fundraising, something else), and what threshold would make you feel good or bad about your side?
Early vote. Banking votes early makes you sweat election night less, and it lets you know where you're getting enthusiasm.
What is the media overhyping going into the midterms, and what is it ignoring?
The Florida Senate race. Angie Nixon is a DSA loon and every interview she gives is a disaster. The media hasn't really covered the ranked choice process in Maine and Alaska. It's possible it could take weeks for us to know who has the Senate Majority.
Which poll, pundit, or conventional wisdom do you not believe, and why?
The pollsters who were off by 10+ points in the Dem primaries in Wisconsin and Michigan and are now publishing general election polls.
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