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The spray they make to repel bears is alot stronger than mace or pepper spray and works a majority of the time. Its more a last ditch effort though. If you do get attacked by a bear the best targets tend to be the face, nose and ears.
Where the bear was following you, it would have been better to all stop and take a stand together to appear more intimidating. Thats not acting defensively and is a dangerous. The same if they go in your tent or cabin and so on.
Usually you only drop down and play dead when its a defensive attack on you and you used any deterrents you have, they usually lose interest in you. If they don't then you fight back. The defensive attack accounts for pretty much all attacks. This can be avoided most the time by making sure the bear know you are not a threat or prey by talking calmly and letting it get your scent and so on. Most the time when they charge up to you they will stop at the last moment as a threatening motion. Don't run or your screwed.
If they just seem to ignore you its best to slowly and quietly leave the area.
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