Mako Shark Attacks Kayak Video

[cptredbeard]

Here it is guys. David and I had our hands full with this guy. Enjoy
https://youtu.be/qWcJ7SQL1DM
https://scontent-lax1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11225157_10101891837204938_4004813451095845174_n.j pg?oh=c6b29f1415cb8e41527457aa4254b4d8&oe=56506BB2

[driftwood]

Thanks for reminding everyone why you should NOT target these things. :hmmmm2::hmmmm2::hmmmm2::hmmmm2::hmmmm2:

[supaboy1981]

Was this in LA Jolla yesterday??

[taggermike]

Saw a gaffed shark thrashing up against a kyak but not an attack. Mike

[lbsurf2ca]

Lol screw that.

[HobieScot]

I'm surprised it calmed down just a few seconds after it was gaffed

They usually stay ballistic much longer than that


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[cptredbeard]

It was a good 45 minute battle after the gaff.

[cptredbeard]

Think we got it Thursday morning around 7 am.

[HobieScot]

I'm surprised it calmed down just a few seconds after it was gaffed

They usually stay ballistic much longer than that


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That sounds more like it! How did you finally dispatch her?


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[cptredbeard]

Dive knife through the spine. Finally did the trick.

[Silbaugh4liberty]

Sweet! Save the jaws!

[YTHunter]

Caught a small Mako last summer and it immediately ran straight at my kayak. Got it boat-side, pulled the hook and released it. What a mouth full of teeth! Guaranteed you, if I caught one anywhere near the size of yours, I'd cut it off straight away. I've heard stories of them jumping 12 feet into the air to catch a bird. Absolutely psycho looking eyes too.

[silentsmell]

Wow and nice beard

[Blabelfish]

That could have been his leg.

[Daiwadude]

Don't worry I know taekwondo, side kick to his dome would've put him out ..:reel::reel::reel::doh::doh::cheers1::cheers1:

[yakety-yak]

It's fight or flight at this point! Running low on options, the shark lunges toward its nearest perceived threat, not knowing that it's not the kayak it must fear!

[Billy V]

Considering the epic Bluefin/Yellowfin/Yellowtail fishing going on right now within La Jolla Shores launch range .... gaffing a Mako is lame.

-I don't usually flame people about their catch, but you guys got a lot to learn about fishing La Jolla.

[Flyak13]

Next time you do something so stupid save us all from watching it and don't post it, ridiculous that with all the rare and different species of game fish to be caught at Lj right now and yoU kill a mako? Glad i don't have your karma or the lack of brain cells

[ToroBravo]

Next time you do something so stupid save us all from watching it and don't post it, ridiculous that with all the rare and different species of game fish to be caught at Lj right now and yoU kill a mako? Glad i don't have your karma or the lack of brain cells

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How about just hitting the STOP button.
Nobody made you watch foo.
Go easy dude...
I'm a newbie too.

[Dee84cali]

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How about just hitting the STOP button.

Nobody made you watch foo.

Go easy dude...


👍🏽


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[cptredbeard]

Next time you do something so stupid save us all from watching it and don't post it, ridiculous that with all the rare and different species of game fish to be caught at Lj right now and yoU kill a mako? Glad i don't have your karma or the lack of brain cells
Saved and/or ate every piece of our catch. Please refer any hateful comments to CA fish and game that says that is 100% legal. :) Never had mako huh?

[cptredbeard]

Considering the epic Bluefin/Yellowfin/Yellowtail fishing going on right now within La Jolla Shores launch range .... gaffing a Mako is lame.

-I don't usually flame people about their catch, but you guys got a lot to learn about fishing La Jolla.
Not gonna lie to you I do need to learn a lot about fishing La Jolla. However, who are you to tell me I can't or shouldn't take a legal fish though? We didn't waste any of that beautiful animal and it was the fight of a lifetime for us. I love the ocean and would never do anything that I/ or science for that matter, would consider harmful to its inhabitants.

[Sir LJ]

Considering the epic Bluefin/Yellowfin/Yellowtail fishing going on right now within La Jolla Shores launch range .... gaffing a Mako is lame.

-I don't usually flame people about their catch, but you guys got a lot to learn about fishing La Jolla.



Next time you do something so stupid save us all from watching it and don't post it, ridiculous that with all the rare and different species of game fish to be caught at Lj right now and yoU kill a mako? Glad i don't have your karma or the lack of brain cells

Not cool guys. U can't force your opinions on other people

[Zed]

Not gonna lie to you I do need to learn a lot about fishing La Jolla. However, who are you to tell me I can't or shouldn't take a legal fish though? We didn't waste any of that beautiful animal and it was the fight of a lifetime for us. I love the ocean and would never do anything that I/ or science for that matter, would consider harmful to its inhabitants.

IMO Those posts were a little out of line but the point I think is, 99% of experienced kayakers would not gaff a mako of any size from a yak. Too many bad outcomes. You guys did it, dispatched it and have all 20 toes and 20 fingers. Just dont spread the message its commonplace to do. Or even easy.

Congrats though and enjoy it!

[Daiwadude]

If ya'll have any complaints, go cry to the DFG and your momma!!

[cell128]

Got a mako last year from a boat.... Beautiful fish... Good eating too... I myself though would not want anything to do with them on the kayak. If they can outswim a boat and jump 10 feet out of the water with those teeth.... No thanks :eek:

[Zed]

If ya'll have any complaints, go cry to the DFG and your momma!!

Thank you for your understanding.

[TNT]

F*** the haters good job man

[ironcross6921]

:luxhello::you_rock:/\
How about just hitting the STOP button.
Nobody made you watch foo.
Go easy dude...
I'm a newbie too.

[cptredbeard]

Zed I understand and appreciate your comments. IMO it was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I'm very happy we were able to land it safely.

[LBKayakDude]

I think some people watch too many shows on discovery channel about shark finning and what not. I dunno why people get their panties all in a bunch over keeping a shark. They're great eating just like alot of other species of fish. We're not going out in masses and killing every shark we can find. Where is the reasoning to talk shit? I can't find any. I got two threshers this year. Does that make me an asshole? I don't think so. Nice job on that mako, and from a kayak! Very awesome! 👍👍

[dillpick]

Great catch austin, let the haters hate, that is some great fish.my names Dillon im the one u met today out there with my buddy that was sick. Thanks for sharing bait man that girl went 22lbs 38 inches, i was super stoked. peace :you_rock:

[HBOUND808]

The Taxman ain't happy. Have fun.

[supaboy1981]

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Shark-Bites-Kayak-Kayaker-Bites-Back-318719861.html looks like you guys made the news!!

And if you serving your fresh catch in your Oceanside location then please let me know, lol.

[ful-rac]

Oh going commercial now are we.....:D

[jorluivil]

Representatives from the department of Fish and Wildlife were at the landing. The 5-foot-long mako easily outran the 60-pound scale that was available so they estimated the fish to weigh around 100 pounds. The 31-year-old Lorber has been fishing since he was a child, but this experience was something he’ll never forget.

Is there a possibility that the fish weighed 62lbs?

[Silbaugh4liberty]

I think some people watch too many shows on discovery channel about shark finning and what not. I dunno why people get their panties all in a bunch over keeping a shark. They're great eating just like alot of other species of fish. We're not going out in masses and killing every shark we can find. Where is the reasoning to talk shit? I can't find any. I got two threshers this year. Does that make me an asshole? I don't think so. Nice job on that mako, and from a kayak! Very awesome! 👍👍
You're such an asshole Joe, lmao! You know I'm kidding. Thresher steaks and homemade brew!!?? I say party at your house! ;)

[cptredbeard]

Great catch austin, let the haters hate, that is some great fish.my names Dillon im the one u met today out there with my buddy that was sick. Thanks for sharing bait man that girl went 22lbs 38 inches, i was super stoked. peace :you_rock:
Good meeting you brotha!

[cptredbeard]

Oh going commercial now are we.....:D

Lol. I wish. Talked to fish and game about possibility of selling sportfishing catch at my restaurants. I thought it was impossible/very expensive but she assured me it was not only possible but affordable. Looking into it.

[h2ofishfo]

IMO Those posts were a little out of line but the point I think is, 99% of experienced kayakers would not gaff a mako of any size from a yak. Too many bad outcomes. You guys did it, dispatched it and have all 20 toes and 20 fingers. Just dont spread the message its commonplace to do. Or even easy.

Congrats though and enjoy it!Hmmmm im experienced and I've done it ? As long as you have a game plan it's all good . How do you get experienced in such matters unless you try them ? I'm definitely not Hollywood about catches but to each their own

[Silbaugh4liberty]

Lol. I wish. Talked to fish and game about possibility of selling sportfishing catch at my restaurants. I thought it was impossible/very expensive but she assured me it was not only possible but affordable. Looking into it.
Interesting..... $98 ain't bad.

I catch a lot of lizard fish. How much do you think I can get for those?

https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Commercial-Fish-Business
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[Zed]

Hmmmm im experienced and I've done it ? As long as you have a game plan it's all good . How do you get experienced in such matters unless you try them ? I'm definitely not Hollywood about catches but to each their own

Yep. To each their own. Makos are the most unpredictable. They arent the same twice. Even from a boat, I'm wary w/o a fly gaff. There is just no protection from that buzzsaw on a 2-3ft gaff and 4-6in of freeboard. Thats all I'm saying.

[Fishin Phil]

I cut the spine and gills to let it die quickly and disable it. I too was weary because I know they can jump right into your lap and there will be nothing you can do to stop it. Also sharks have cartilage for spines so they can do a 360 and bite you very easily. Congrats on your catch.

[driftwood]

Having Zed that, If anyone wants to gaff another Mako...be my guest. Mr Cptredbeard and company demonstrated how dangerous it is to gaff a Insane Mako.

If any newbie looses a finger trying to gaff a Mako, please don't post the bloody mess! nobody is going to have any sympathy for you. And not to mention- you could bleed to death.

Cptredbeard thank you, you may have saved a life.

BTW everyone!! if you like the taste of rattle snake, it's now legal to catch them bare hand. But of course to each his own. :)

[fishbullie]

Next time you do something so stupid save us all from watching it and don't post it, ridiculous that with all the rare and different species of game fish to be caught at Lj right now and yoU kill a mako? Glad i don't have your karma or the lack of brain cells

What's wrong with killing a mako legally? One less mako for me to worry about out there. They didn't target it, it took his bait, and he reeled it up. That last sentence was uncalled for, how many people do dangerous things depending on their situation? Are you some kind of forum police that regulates what can be posted here or you just hating on what someone did that you don't have the balls to do?

[fishbullie]

Anyways...Congrats on the catch! Looking forward to see more helpful people out there and less haters.

However, I like to stay away from sharks and your video makes me feel better about cutting my line in those situations so I can fish another day.

to each their own. Tight lines!

Cheers all.



What's wrong with killing a mako legally? One less mako for me to worry about out there. They didn't target it, it took his bait, and he reeled it up. That last sentence was uncalled for, how many people do dangerous things depending on their situation? Are you some kind of forum police that regulates what can be posted here or you just hating on what someone did that you don't have the balls to do?

[cptredbeard]

Thanks for the comments guys. I can appreciate both sides of the argument. It was no means a safe catch and we are not encouraging anyone to replicate it. Not planning on keeping another mako and will absolutely cut the line next time I hook one. See you put there!

[HobieScot]

Congrats on the catch. I'm just glad it all worked out in the end and no one was injured.

I have caught shark (including mako) on boats and have seen them do some wacky things once gaffed like leap 3 feet out of the water at boat side with a flying gaff buried deep in its side. We thought for sure we had her under control once we sank the gaff. Nope! That just pissed her off. She damn near jumped in the boat that had a three foot gunnel.

Just from my own experiences I would never consider trying to take a mako on my kayak.

You were able to do it without incident so my hats off to you. It's just not something I would try seeing what a gaffed shark that we all thought was near dead can do.


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[Daiwadude]

We're not tying to make a career of hunting makos, that was the last for me. It was a once in a lifetime catch from a kayak.

[Zed]

Thanks for the comments guys. I can appreciate both sides of the argument. It was no means a safe catch and we are not encouraging anyone to replicate it. Not planning on keeping another mako and will absolutely cut the line next time I hook one. See you put there!

You guys had the combined power of the beard and tkd for sure. Im sure youre still thinking about new ways to cook it.

[Iceman]

Did I just see a teaser for this clip on the evening news..................

[Irishman]

I had one last year, Kevin was my wing man, after a sleigh ride and a couple of jumps got it to color and decided no thanks to a fish that I know can clear easily 6 feet out of the water with teeth like a spyderco knife.
His yak got a love bite as the mako tore under my bow on a run

[cptredbeard]

Did I just see a teaser for this clip on the evening news..................

Lol. What channel?

[LBKayakDude]

Looks like you guys made the news! Nice job ;)
https://vimeo.com/134869574

[LBKayakDude]

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[Zed]

SMH Now Im getting pissed.
Of course it bit the kayak it had a f'n gaff in it. How long will it take to put 2n2 together? This shit is bad for the community and its not going away. Its right up there w the white hooked from the pier that "attacked" the swimmer. That had bad consequences for fishermen that took away fishermans rights.

Just think about the implications of this sensationalistic bullshit you might want to post.

[HobieScot]

Why would you or someone in your party contact the news with this clip? Or at least allow it to be turned over to a news Chanel.

You know that shark fishing is not a generally accepted practice with the public, let alone in our own kayak fishing community.

All that is going to do is get people up in arms about it and give them more ammunition to take more away from us, be it areas to fish or size and bag limits.

Not a smart idea:confused:

[LBKayakDude]

It looks like someone just grabbed it off youtube.

[driftwood]

Adi, I think it's time to shoot this horse and put out of it's misery.

LOCK...time..:pcguru:

[LBKayakDude]

Not that I agree with the shark lovers but a couple people voice their opinions that differ from the rest and you think the thread should end? Isn't this a forum where people can have discussions and express their opinions?

[HobieScot]

16221

The sad thing is the headline says shark bites kayak as opposed to local fisherman catches mako shark on a kayak

I guess the news has to make headlines one way or another!

[TNT]

I think someone's jealous

[ful-rac]

SMH Now Im getting pissed.
Of course it bit the kayak it had a f'n gaff in it. How long will it take to put 2n2 together? This shit is bad for the community and its not going away. Its right up there w the white hooked from the pier that "attacked" the swimmer. That had bad consequences for fishermen that took away fishermans rights.

Just think about the implications of this sensationalistic bullshit you might want to post.



Right...somebody should put the brakes on this one...really....Now it's to the point it could get out of control. If this some how makes nation wide news, it could be a bad thing for us fisherman... and especially for the guys that caught the shark. I think you guys promoted this one way too much. In this polarized environment we all live in today...you never know how our enemies might want to use this....


Case in point...

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[ful-rac]

Shark fights for it's life and attacks its attackers....News at 11....


:doh:

[chris138]

Toubled kayaker inhumanely tortures and slaughters cuddly mako pup... meanwhile yellowtail massacred indiscriminately

Mackerel lives matter guys

[ful-rac]

Toubled kayaker inhumanely tortures and slaughters cuddly mako pup... meanwhile yellowtail massacred indiscriminately

Mackerel lives matter guys


Silly isn't it?

[cptredbeard]

Toubled kayaker inhumanely tortures and slaughters cuddly mako pup... meanwhile yellowtail massacred indiscriminately

Mackerel lives matter guys

Did we just become best friends?!

[the dude]

Got no problem killing sharks but that was a whole lot of nope from a kayak.

[chris138]

Did we just become best friends?!

I'm just playin around. I personally think it's bad karma to kill and eat any shark. That's a Hawaiian thing. But I know they are legit gamefish and good table fare. Better to kill a pup than a mature breeder

[Batmann]

Right...somebody should put the brakes on this one...really....Now it's to the point it could get out of control. If this some how makes nation wide news, it could be a bad thing for us fisherman... and especially for the guys that caught the shark. I think you guys promoted this one way too much. In this polarized environment we all live in today...you never know how our enemies might want to use this....


Case in point...

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These two cases are apples and oranges.

This fisherman took a legal species as a by-catch which was then consumed for sustenance. Something done since the beginning of time.

The dentist shot a top predator which is illegal for the sole purpose of sport only to leave its carcass to rot.

I personally will never allow radicals such as PETA or any other group to exert any influence over my moral compass when it comes to legally hunting and taking food from nature. There is zero moral or ethical equivalency between these two cases.

I say next time shoot the video in 4k!

"Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue."

[LBKayakDude]

I'm still surprised we get soo many whiny bitches over a shark being taken. "Omg, a shark caught on kayak made the news! We're gonna lose all our fishing rights forever! " Gimme a f'n break, sooo ridiculous. Buncha crybabies 😭😭😭😭 lol

[ful-rac]

I'm still surprised we get soo many whiny bitches over a shark being taken. "Omg, a shark caught on kayak made the news! We're gonna lose all our fishing rights forever! " Gimme a f'n break, sooo ridiculous. Buncha crybabies 😭😭😭😭 lol


Who are you calling a bitch?

[LBKayakDude]

Well you were one of them ;)

[ful-rac]

Well you were one of them ;)

Well in that case fuck you ;)

[LBKayakDude]

Fuck u too budday ;) 😁

[jorluivil]

In the words of a mod

[jorluivil]

In the words of a mod

Three

[jorluivil]

In the words of a mod

Three

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[jorluivil]

In the words of a mod

Three

Two

I'm sure the mods know the rest

[LBKayakDude]

One? :)

[jorluivil]

We should all go camping


We'd have a great time

[jorluivil]

We should all go camping


We'd have a great time

I'll make halibut beer battered tacos

Tony wil bring some lobster

Jim will bring one pound of edamame for 15 guys

What's missing?:rolleyes:

[Silbaugh4liberty]

Fuck u too budday ;) 😁
That's it, I'm reporting your ass pal!;)

[driftwood]

[QUOTE=LBKayakDude;235581]Not that I agree with the shark lovers but a couple people voice their opinions that differ from the rest and you think the thread should end? Isn't this a forum where people can have discussions and express their opinions?[/QUOT

Really? lmao!

[TNT]

I'll bring thresher,spiny dogfish,mako and hammerhead:)