Shark encounter - what to do

[HobieScot]

Larger GW supposedly won't enter kelp according to the shark experts. I don't believe it's actually been proven so take that for what it's worth






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[alanw]

If you're not trailing a chum slick behind you then they won't stick around long.

[DanaPT]

Keep calm. And don't almost get attacked.

No dead fish on deck (avoidence). Reel in bait... donate said bait to Mr shark . Paddle away calmly.

2 of last 3 outings I saw HHs.

[Geno Machino]

Do what I did...haul ass into the kelp-line while winding in my bait😓

[619-SWIM-DOG]

Ask said Shark kindly to remove him or her self from your fishing area.

[John Doe]

Originally Posted by HobieScot

Larger GW supposedly won't enter kelp according to the shark experts. I don't believe it's actually been proven so take that for what it's worth

I live up north, central coast. We used to think that till some divers shot this photo a few years back It ran in the San Luis Obispo Tribune. Photo was shot off Cambria.
http://sloblogs.thetribunenews.com/s...9/09/shark.jpg

[ful-rac]

What ever you do don't stick your feet and legs in the water....

Just stay calm and paddle or PEDDLE away. You should be just fine.

And...don't call the news or tell the lifeguard...unless it's a real emergency...

[Mwhitcraft]

Originally Posted by John Doe

I live up north, central coast. We used to think that till some divers shot this photo a few years back It ran in the San Luis Obispo Tribune. Photo was shot off Cambria.
http://sloblogs.thetribunenews.com/s...9/09/shark.jpg

That's a pretty scary photo! Thanks for the information. Does anyone advocate hitting the shark with a paddle, gaff or anything else you can get your hands on?