LAT: Do great white sharks hate kayaks? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lowprofile · 07-09-2012, 09:14 PM

our sharks aren't tougher, they just haven't found the seals at la jolla yet so they're hungrier. some east coasters found the mother load. some 300,000 snack size fur bags.

Chief Gunner · 07-10-2012, 01:57 AM

All the the colors they make yaks in these days like "Yum Yum Yellow", "Mango", "Cherry Red" and some of the other bright one's out there remind me of a bag of Skittles....no wonder why they seem to appeal to GWS's; Sooner or later they will figure out that there is something softer on the other side of that hard candy colored shell.... Just like us they learn through trial and error

FYI for those who might be thinking they might want to have a way to repel Sharks; The Navy has used Sea Dye Markers with chemicals in them that repel Sharks for years. Every Sailor and Marine aboard Ships has a life Jacket assigned to them with the shark repelling dye pacs attatched to them. They have been studied and proven to work at the tax payers expense.

There is a place that sells a version of the pacs to civilians here;http://www.adventuresurvivalequipmen...repellent.html

wiredantz · 07-10-2012, 06:34 AM

ill just carry my knfe, at least i can tickle the shark to death

tacmik · 07-10-2012, 08:40 AM

Best shark repellent I have found. A picture of my mother in law glued to the bottom of my yack.

dorado50 · 07-10-2012, 09:16 AM

I don't thnk gws have feelings,therefore,they can not "hate'. However their main purpose is to eat and breed. Alas,kayaking is not for everyone....

Chief Gunner · 07-10-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tacmik

Best shark repellent I have found. A picture of my mother in law glued to the bottom of my yack.

LOL ; Classic right there! I for one, will never let oversized Guppie's with teeth and attitudes ever keep me from getting out on the water in the PA.

taggermike · 07-10-2012, 11:34 AM

I think it all comes down to numbers. There a way more kayaks in all waters of the nation then there were just a few years ago. More kayaks equals more chances for a yakker to cross paths with a white shark. Think of every yakker as a roll of the dice. More yaks, more rolls, and the chances improve. Mike

maui jim · 07-10-2012, 12:45 PM

Just talk nice to them.... you know like the "Grizzley Man" did....it worked for years until his girlfriend started nagging in that shrill voice....

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Make sure to use a stern tone.....

just my opinion...

07-09-2012, 09:14 PM	#1
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	our sharks aren't tougher, they just haven't found the seals at la jolla yet so they're hungrier. some east coasters found the mother load. some 300,000 snack size fur bags. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

07-10-2012, 01:57 AM	#2
Chief Gunner Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakeside Posts: 97	All the the colors they make yaks in these days like "Yum Yum Yellow", "Mango", "Cherry Red" and some of the other bright one's out there remind me of a bag of Skittles....no wonder why they seem to appeal to GWS's; Sooner or later they will figure out that there is something softer on the other side of that hard candy colored shell.... Just like us they learn through trial and error FYI for those who might be thinking they might want to have a way to repel Sharks; The Navy has used Sea Dye Markers with chemicals in them that repel Sharks for years. Every Sailor and Marine aboard Ships has a life Jacket assigned to them with the shark repelling dye pacs attatched to them. They have been studied and proven to work at the tax payers expense. There is a place that sells a version of the pacs to civilians here;http://www.adventuresurvivalequipmen...repellent.html Last edited by Chief Gunner; 07-10-2012 at 02:17 AM. Reason: adding a link to shark repellent

07-10-2012, 06:34 AM	#3
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	ill just carry my knfe, at least i can tickle the shark to death __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

07-10-2012, 08:40 AM	#4
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Best shark repellent I have found. A picture of my mother in law glued to the bottom of my yack. __________________

07-10-2012, 12:45 PM	#8
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Just talk nice to them.... you know like the "Grizzley Man" did....it worked for years until his girlfriend started nagging in that shrill voice...... Make sure to use a stern tone..... just my opinion... __________________

07-10-2012, 09:16 AM	#5
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	I don't thnk gws have feelings,therefore,they can not "hate'. However their main purpose is to eat and breed. Alas,kayaking is not for everyone....

07-10-2012, 11:34 AM	#7
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I think it all comes down to numbers. There a way more kayaks in all waters of the nation then there were just a few years ago. More kayaks equals more chances for a yakker to cross paths with a white shark. Think of every yakker as a roll of the dice. More yaks, more rolls, and the chances improve. Mike