A surreal moment caught on camera has left a local beachgoer—and the internet—in absolute awe after a massive shark perfectly photobombed her at Marina State Beach.

SURFER previously reported on the heart-stopping viral video , which surfaced during peak “Sharktober” season.

Now, the woman at the center of the clip has spoken out, revealing the incredible story behind the footage. See below to hear about the experience.

Erin King, a local who described herself as an “ocean girl” born and raised in the area, was enjoying a sunny Saturday at the beach when the rare encounter occurred.

King noticed three young women taking photos and offered to help.

“They were really kind young ladies, who immediately insisted… that they’d take one of me,” King explained in an interview with KSBW Action News 8.

As she posed near the water’s edge, a gigantic great white shark breached violently just yards behind her.

“It happened so fast.…