Sea lion attack in Santa Barbara caught on camera

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KABC) -- A sea lion off the coast of Santa Barbara caused quite a scare for one diver.

A man was spearfishing for yellow tail off the California coast when a group of sea lions began circling him. One broke away from the pack and suddenly charged at the diver.

Luckily, the man escaped with no injuries and the sea lion swam away.

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