any shark sightings while kayak fishing? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ivan1982 · 07-15-2015, 10:25 AM

I'm new on this kayak fishing and I'm I wanna go out la Jolla but im a little concerned about sharks, what are the chances that I see one of this guys?

YakDout · 07-15-2015, 10:32 AM

100% chance you will see a shark in la jolla someday.

DanaPT · 07-15-2015, 10:40 AM

Was fishing with a buddy at san O a couple of weeks ago. We were harassed by a 7-9 ft juvi GWS in 40 ft of water.

NO doubt about it they live or visit areas you like to SW fish.

When you see one, you'll have to decide what to do. Made me think about what I did right and wrong. One thing was for sure, hard to drop a hooked bait with it swimming around the kayak.

We're both alive and the shark wasn't aggressive. So this one we saw wasn't a problem. Got me to think that the one you ought to be afraid of is the one you don't see.

makobob · 07-15-2015, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ivan1982

I'm new on this kayak fishing and I'm I wanna go out la Jolla but im a little concerned about sharks, what are the chances that I see one of this guys?

If you fish LJ all summer you should see one or more if you keep your eyes open. They like seals, people not so much. They are AWESOME to see in the water from a yak. Seeing one up close and personal can be a life altering experience. Remember he is the TAXMAN! Rejoyce in the sighting for few ever get to experience such a majestic animal at close range. FEAR NOT, if he wanted you, he would have taken you without you knowing he was there. He is an ambush predator, if you see him he is just curious. Tight lines.
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RK · 07-15-2015, 10:51 AM

YUP

ironcross6921 · 07-15-2015, 11:04 AM

Haven't see any GWs this year but have hooked up on two Makos in the jewel in the last two months. With the increase in fish this year = more seals = more sharks so while it can be a pucker factor moment I welcome them, gives the seals something to worry about.

spicolly · 07-15-2015, 11:06 AM

Kinda freaked out at first...talk about getting your adrenaline going.

Lipripper92592 · 07-15-2015, 03:45 PM

Every finning shark I see gets a bait tossed at it. Have yet to actually get one to the boat.....but boy what a sleigh ride. Don't worry about the sharks....plenty of swimmers to munch on before they go for the plastic navy.

kurt · 07-15-2015, 07:21 PM

Great photo, Troy.

Dee84cali · 07-15-2015, 08:41 PM

There is a higher possibly that a coconut would hit ur head and kill u than a shark attacking u.. Lol, it's all mental I say. Then again never been out there soon will though lol

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kjsdad619 · 07-16-2015, 11:58 AM

It's like someone said once...Once you enter the water you are now part of the food chain..are they there yes..but so are the fish that they eat. Best case scenario they eat all the damn sea lions out there! LJ is not seal island off of South Africa so no Air Jaws..but just enjoy it, the kelp beds are amazing...just put it in the back of your mind and tight lines!

bigbarrels · 07-16-2015, 11:57 PM

2 great whites around 15 feet, 1 hammerhead for 45 minutes, plenty of mako and thresher

07-15-2015, 10:25 AM	#1
ivan1982 Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 33	any shark sightings while kayak fishing? I'm new on this kayak fishing and I'm I wanna go out la Jolla but im a little concerned about sharks, what are the chances that I see one of this guys?

07-15-2015, 07:21 PM	#9
kurt Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 2 inches above sea level Posts: 502	Great photo, Troy. __________________ "All I got was a rock"

07-16-2015, 11:57 PM	#12
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	2 great whites around 15 feet, 1 hammerhead for 45 minutes, plenty of mako and thresher __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

07-15-2015, 10:32 AM	#2
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	100% chance you will see a shark in la jolla someday.

07-15-2015, 10:40 AM	#3
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	Was fishing with a buddy at san O a couple of weeks ago. We were harassed by a 7-9 ft juvi GWS in 40 ft of water. NO doubt about it they live or visit areas you like to SW fish. When you see one, you'll have to decide what to do. Made me think about what I did right and wrong. One thing was for sure, hard to drop a hooked bait with it swimming around the kayak. We're both alive and the shark wasn't aggressive. So this one we saw wasn't a problem. Got me to think that the one you ought to be afraid of is the one you don't see.

07-15-2015, 10:51 AM	#5
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	YUP

07-15-2015, 11:04 AM	#6
ironcross6921 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 165	Haven't see any GWs this year but have hooked up on two Makos in the jewel in the last two months. With the increase in fish this year = more seals = more sharks so while it can be a pucker factor moment I welcome them, gives the seals something to worry about.

07-15-2015, 11:06 AM	#7
spicolly ..... Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 135	Kinda freaked out at first...talk about getting your adrenaline going.

07-15-2015, 03:45 PM	#8
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	Every finning shark I see gets a bait tossed at it. Have yet to actually get one to the boat.....but boy what a sleigh ride. Don't worry about the sharks....plenty of swimmers to munch on before they go for the plastic navy.

07-15-2015, 08:41 PM	#10
Dee84cali Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fullerton Posts: 145	There is a higher possibly that a coconut would hit ur head and kill u than a shark attacking u.. Lol, it's all mental I say. Then again never been out there soon will though lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-16-2015, 11:58 AM	#11
kjsdad619 Just a Salty Sailor Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 193	It's like someone said once...Once you enter the water you are now part of the food chain..are they there yes..but so are the fish that they eat. Best case scenario they eat all the damn sea lions out there! LJ is not seal island off of South Africa so no Air Jaws..but just enjoy it, the kelp beds are amazing...just put it in the back of your mind and tight lines!