RED ALERT!!!! RED ALERT!!!!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

HobieScot · 08-31-2015, 11:59 AM

Leopard sharks are always in the surf! We used to catch them in the surf at night all the time.

As for our regular every day shark sightings we need to keep them to ourselves on this board. Don't share them with the public and especially not with any authority figure like DFG or life guards or the like.

Any mention of sharks to the public just opens the situation for the media to grab a hold of the story and sensationalize it

A simple HH sighting that a kayaker sees as innocent yet exciting becomes headlines in the news

"Local kayaker stalked by hungry hammerhead shark. News at 11"

As we have seen the media will sensationalize any story to increase viewership

The better we keep our shark stories restricted to this board and to others that understand what is happening with the Sharks this year the better.

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Old Man in the Sea · 08-31-2015, 03:51 PM

[QUOTE=jorluivil;240084]My wife said I can't fish anymore because there are sharks in the water but She's ok with me riding my bike in the streets of L.A.?

Hahaha > your wife probably added a Double indemnity death by bike policy when she bought you that new road bike....

Double indemnity is a clause or provision in a life insurance or accident policy whereby the company agrees to pay the stated multiple (i.e., 10X) of the face amount in the contract in cases of death

no life insurance coverage for shark death - $1 mil payout if bike death

good news she said there will be plenty of money to have an awesome paddle out party for you at LaJolla Shores...

TINCANYAK · 08-31-2015, 04:52 PM

So I get the impression that the general consensus is that when an 8+ foot hammerhead is bumping your kayak its' not something to be concerned or freak out about? After all, he does not want to EAT/Bite me but simply wants what I want laying in front of me? My Jack Russell has the same undeterred focus at dinner time and does not warrant any action other that "go away Moby", repeat several times. I feel sort of grateful for the experience with Mr. Hammerhead at Dana Point and perhaps with time as I paddle into the ranks beyond "Junior" such wisdom will be passed along with a more mature understanding of nature. Should I now target the beast for the that ultimate sled ride? That was insane! Such composure. Crap, this is all adding up with the fish bag, shark shield and now the GoPro to record the final run. Insured wife says "you will go doing something that you love", God bless her and the kids.

ful-rac · 08-31-2015, 04:55 PM

Don't be concerned about it....

If it attacks and kills you....just don't tell anybody about it...O.K!

iethinker · 08-31-2015, 06:04 PM

Just got my wire leader! You know Dasher and Dancer and Comet...etc...and Hammerhead

jorluivil · 08-31-2015, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Man in the Sea

Hahaha > your wife probably added a Double indemnity death by bike policy when she bought you that new road bike.

It's a Road Glide and not a road bike

08-31-2015, 03:51 PM	#2
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	good news / bad news.... [QUOTE=jorluivil;240084]My wife said I can't fish anymore because there are sharks in the water but She's ok with me riding my bike in the streets of L.A.? Hahaha > your wife probably added a Double indemnity death by bike policy when she bought you that new road bike.... Double indemnity is a clause or provision in a life insurance or accident policy whereby the company agrees to pay the stated multiple (i.e., 10X) of the face amount in the contract in cases of death no life insurance coverage for shark death - $1 mil payout if bike death good news she said there will be plenty of money to have an awesome paddle out party for you at LaJolla Shores...

08-31-2015, 04:55 PM	#4
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Don't be concerned about it.... If it attacks and kills you....just don't tell anybody about it...O.K! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

08-31-2015, 06:04 PM	#5
iethinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 370	Wire Leader Just got my wire leader! You know Dasher and Dancer and Comet...etc...and Hammerhead

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08-31-2015, 11:59 AM	#1
HobieScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 370	Leopard sharks are always in the surf! We used to catch them in the surf at night all the time. As for our regular every day shark sightings we need to keep them to ourselves on this board. Don't share them with the public and especially not with any authority figure like DFG or life guards or the like. Any mention of sharks to the public just opens the situation for the media to grab a hold of the story and sensationalize it A simple HH sighting that a kayaker sees as innocent yet exciting becomes headlines in the news "Local kayaker stalked by hungry hammerhead shark. News at 11" As we have seen the media will sensationalize any story to increase viewership The better we keep our shark stories restricted to this board and to others that understand what is happening with the Sharks this year the better. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-31-2015, 04:52 PM	#3
TINCANYAK Junior Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: San Clemente Posts: 16	So I get the impression that the general consensus is that when an 8+ foot hammerhead is bumping your kayak its' not something to be concerned or freak out about? After all, he does not want to EAT/Bite me but simply wants what I want laying in front of me? My Jack Russell has the same undeterred focus at dinner time and does not warrant any action other that "go away Moby", repeat several times. I feel sort of grateful for the experience with Mr. Hammerhead at Dana Point and perhaps with time as I paddle into the ranks beyond "Junior" such wisdom will be passed along with a more mature understanding of nature. Should I now target the beast for the that ultimate sled ride? That was insane! Such composure. Crap, this is all adding up with the fish bag, shark shield and now the GoPro to record the final run. Insured wife says "you will go doing something that you love", God bless her and the kids.