Both mammal and boy appeared stunned by the collision in the Hawaiian surf in a video captured by Daniel Casler. “Always be aware of your surroundings,” Casler wrote on his Instagram post .

Viewers on TikTok were delighted to see the body surfing sea lion in the video. "Omg what a good boy," said abstravelgirlie and PADI wrote: "Dream beach day!" User lyss agreed, writing "gosh a new ...