It sounds like the surfer who was attacked earlier today is going to be alright. I have attached a link to the story in the local newspaper. More details and better reporting than the TV news outlet.
The Tribune Shark Attack Story
It sounds like a combination of not being in the water alone and lucky that it was a juvenile GWS. Also, a reminder that we share the water with these amazing animals and sometimes our paths cross. I am glad that the victim is going to recover, this could have been far more tragic.
Estero Bay Kayak Fishing began as a way to share our love of fishing and the area where we live, work, and play. We are located along coastal San Luis Obispo County on California's Central Coast. This area is a kayak fisherman's dream with great fishing and epic scenery. Our goal is to share adventures, expand awareness for kayak fishing, and to help fishermen new and old get the most out of our local fishery. Let us know what's hitting in your waters. Cheers, "Tebbs"
Showing posts with label great white shark. Show all posts
Showing posts with label great white shark. Show all posts
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Another Central Coast Shark Attack...
This time its a surfer right here in our home waters. Initial report says he was bitten in the hip by a juvenile Great White shark while surfing out at the sandspit. No update on his condition yet, just that he was airlifted to Sierra Vista Hospital. I will post an update as details come to light. Here is the media story from KSBY, not a great write up but better than nothing.
KSBY News story
KSBY News story
Friday, October 3, 2014
Shark attack near Vandenberg Air Force Base
Today my buddy, Ryan from Central Coast Kayak Fishing, was fishing with the Jurrasic Sportfishing boys when he was attacked by a Great White Shark. Luckily he was uninjured but definitely a bit shaken up, understandably.
He said the shark hit him from below and knocked him about 10 feet in the air and into the water. The shark then circled around and hit the kayak a second time. The guys he was fishing with estimate the shark to be around 20 feet long. Earlier in the day another kayaker was "nudged" by what is presumably the same shark, all coming on the heels of yesterdays attack on a surfer in the same area. Needless to say probably a good idea to avoid that area for awhile.
This particular area has a history of shark attacks and primarily in the month of October. The discovery channel did a story on this area during Shark Week and it has again proved to be "sharky" for sure. We are glad that Ryan is ok and hope that no one else has this type of encounter.
He said the shark hit him from below and knocked him about 10 feet in the air and into the water. The shark then circled around and hit the kayak a second time. The guys he was fishing with estimate the shark to be around 20 feet long. Earlier in the day another kayaker was "nudged" by what is presumably the same shark, all coming on the heels of yesterdays attack on a surfer in the same area. Needless to say probably a good idea to avoid that area for awhile.
This particular area has a history of shark attacks and primarily in the month of October. The discovery channel did a story on this area during Shark Week and it has again proved to be "sharky" for sure. We are glad that Ryan is ok and hope that no one else has this type of encounter.
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