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Old 07-15-2015, 10:25 AM   #1
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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?
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Old 07-15-2015, 10:32 AM   #2
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100% chance you will see a shark in la jolla someday.
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Old 07-15-2015, 10:40 AM   #3
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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.

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Old 07-15-2015, 10:43 AM   #4
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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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Old 07-15-2015, 10:51 AM   #5
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Old 07-15-2015, 11:04 AM   #6
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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.
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Old 07-15-2015, 11:06 AM   #7
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Kinda freaked out at first...talk about getting your adrenaline going.
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Old 07-15-2015, 03:45 PM   #8
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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.
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Old 07-15-2015, 07:21 PM   #9
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Great photo, Troy.
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Old 07-15-2015, 08:41 PM   #10
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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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Old 07-16-2015, 11:58 AM   #11
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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!
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Old 07-16-2015, 11:57 PM   #12
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2 great whites around 15 feet, 1 hammerhead for 45 minutes, plenty of mako and thresher
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