Sharks surround snorkeling tourist during wild encounter: 'They looked terrifying'

A tourist was enjoying a swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Maldives when she experienced an unsettling encounter.

Donning a snorkeling mask and pink bikini, Sindy Claire Bondoc was exploring the ocean when a group of sharks began circling her, according to Viral Press.

"The sharks were being fed by locals, so they were in a bit of a frenzy. They looked terrifying with sharp teeth, but they actually ignored me," she told Viral Press.

Bondoc said local guides instructed her on what to do if she did encounter sharks.

"Your hands should not be away from you. Just keep it to your chest or above water because the shark might think it is food," Bondoc said.