Shakira recently had a terrifying encounter with a sea lion while vacationing in Cape Town, South Africa, revealing that the marine creature mistook her BlackBerry for food and launched itself at her in a fit of fury. The renowned singer recounted the harrowing experience, describing how the sea lion roared aggressively before attempting to bite her, leaving her paralyzed with fear.

In a candid blog post on her Facebook profile, Shakira shared the heart-pounding moment when the sea lion unexpectedly leapt out of the water, coming dangerously close to her. She expressed gratitude for her brother, affectionately nicknamed ‘Super Tony’, who swiftly intervened and saved her from harm’s way.

Despite sustaining scratches on her hands and legs while fending off the sea lion, Shakira remained composed and reasoned that the animal may have mistaken the reflection of her BlackBerry for a fish, hence the aggressive behavior. The incident left her shaken but grateful for her brother’s quick actions.

As she reflects on the ordeal, Shakira acknowledges the unpredictability of nature and the importance of staying vigilant in unfamiliar surroundings. Despite the scare, she remains undeterred and looks forward to returning to her music career, with plans to begin work on her next studio album in the near future.