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.

FISH11 · 07-15-2015, 04:10 PM

They're there and most times you won't see them. I have hooked up quite a few times, most times it was easy to tell because they broke off early and left my fluoro leader kind of shredded on the end. Been taken for an over 1/2 mile sleigh ride by a large Thresher and finally he broke my 65lb braid while jumping and slaming his tail on it. Had a 5 1/2 foot mako 2 feet next to me on my line. Took some pictures before he broke the leader with his very gnarly teeth. Just check out my avatar. I always pay a lot of attention around me when landing or bleeding my yellow tail. I look out for seals but a shark could be a lot more trouble, so stay alert. If sharks scare you, stick to lake bass fishing. If they don't, then someday you'll enjoy the experience.

Zed · 07-15-2015, 04:33 PM

Mako, off DP, today.

FISH11 · 07-15-2015, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed

Mako, off DP, today.

That is a beautifull sight! How awesome.

GregAndrew · 07-15-2015, 05:37 PM

Very kewl Zed!

HobieScot · 07-15-2015, 05:58 PM

I have yet to see one while on my kayak. I have however seen them while I've been diving and spear fishing. Lucky I didn't have a fish on my stringer at the time. It is such an amazing sight to see a shark swimming free. And yes it is certaintly an adrenaline rush for sure. They are beautiful creatures!

Caseym · 07-15-2015, 06:16 PM

Been at it for 9 months, out 1-2/mo.
1 airborne baby thresher at La Jolla
1 Great White juvenile 7' at San O

Caseym · 07-15-2015, 06:18 PM

Once you paddle into the ocean it's like taking the training wheels off, all bets are off. But thats whats rad, its more real than a sport.

jorluivil · 07-15-2015, 06:56 PM

nah, just a 12' hammerhead that was circling our kayaks while hooping and a mako that kept bumping my kayak.................

katchfish · 07-15-2015, 07:06 PM

I heard one

kurt · 07-15-2015, 07:21 PM

Great photo, Troy.

Zed · 07-15-2015, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by katchfish

I heard one

"What does the shark say?"

ctfphoto · 07-15-2015, 07:31 PM

let's see first shark I saw was A large Great White.

I have also had A Mako and a Hammerhead doing laps around my kayak for 15 minutes apiece.

Super AWESOME experiences.

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, 04:10 PM	#9
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	They're there and most times you won't see them. I have hooked up quite a few times, most times it was easy to tell because they broke off early and left my fluoro leader kind of shredded on the end. Been taken for an over 1/2 mile sleigh ride by a large Thresher and finally he broke my 65lb braid while jumping and slaming his tail on it. Had a 5 1/2 foot mako 2 feet next to me on my line. Took some pictures before he broke the leader with his very gnarly teeth. Just check out my avatar. I always pay a lot of attention around me when landing or bleeding my yellow tail. I look out for seals but a shark could be a lot more trouble, so stay alert. If sharks scare you, stick to lake bass fishing. If they don't, then someday you'll enjoy the experience. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

07-15-2015, 04:33 PM	#10
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Mako, off DP, today. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

07-15-2015, 06:56 PM	#16
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	nah, just a 12' hammerhead that was circling our kayaks while hooping and a mako that kept bumping my kayak................. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

07-15-2015, 07:21 PM	#18
kurt Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 2 inches above sea level Posts: 503	Great photo, Troy. __________________ "All I got was a rock"

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, 05:37 PM	#12
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Very kewl Zed!

07-15-2015, 05:58 PM	#13
HobieScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 370	I have yet to see one while on my kayak. I have however seen them while I've been diving and spear fishing. Lucky I didn't have a fish on my stringer at the time. It is such an amazing sight to see a shark swimming free. And yes it is certaintly an adrenaline rush for sure. They are beautiful creatures!

07-15-2015, 06:16 PM	#14
Caseym Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Temecula Posts: 194	Been at it for 9 months, out 1-2/mo. 1 airborne baby thresher at La Jolla 1 Great White juvenile 7' at San O

07-15-2015, 06:18 PM	#15
Caseym Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Temecula Posts: 194	Once you paddle into the ocean it's like taking the training wheels off, all bets are off. But thats whats rad, its more real than a sport.

07-15-2015, 07:06 PM	#17
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 849	I heard one

07-15-2015, 07:31 PM	#20
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	let's see first shark I saw was A large Great White. I have also had A Mako and a Hammerhead doing laps around my kayak for 15 minutes apiece. Super AWESOME experiences.