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| Kayaking After the frequent attempts at Bribery, beatings, and simply getting towed at Sunrise - S-B opens the Kayak Forums
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05-16-2012, 07:36 AM
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Ruled only by the tide
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Truro
Posts: 801
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Kayaker attacked by Great White
There are a few white sharks on the back side in Truro. I'll think I'll stick to the bay. 
U.S. News - Yikes! 'Great white' shark attacks fisherman's kayak |
Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn.
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05-16-2012, 07:47 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Did you see the one last week about the guy attacked by the Gator....
Alligator attacks kayaker in Florida (VIDEOS) |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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05-16-2012, 08:21 AM
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Ruled only by the tide
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Truro
Posts: 801
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I don't know why, but the idea of being eaten by some critter while I'm fishing lacks appeal to me.
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Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn.
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05-16-2012, 10:20 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 5,238
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sweetwater
I don't know why, but the idea of being eaten by some critter while I'm fishing lacks appeal to me.
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"Critter" is an an insult to the awesomeness of great whites. Does make me think though... I think you're the one that told me you saw a seal get hit off the back side. Guess I won't be pushing my 'yak in off coast guard beach like I was planning. |
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05-16-2012, 12:26 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hyde Park, MA
Posts: 4,152
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Maybe there should be a study of shark attacks (more like investigations) on kayaks, and see if a contrasting bottom (like painted lines compared to one color) is more or less likely to draw their attention?
I do know that their initial attack is based on their view from below, seeing only the shape outlined against the sky, but if that outline were broken up with colorful lines or shapes would that make a difference?
Just food for thought...
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05-16-2012, 02:40 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Monmouth University, NJ
Posts: 188
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sounds more like an investigation bite. if it was truly hunting something tells me the yakker would not have made it through it to tell about it
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Century Rods USA Pro Staff Member
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05-16-2012, 09:43 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: East Taunton
Posts: 658
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I got seriously freaked out kayaking off Falmouth last summer by a large "shadow" I thought I saw. Probably not a shark but it was something. I would be curious to know if there is a color that is more shark repellant than others. After my knee surgery in February, I plan on more kayaking than ever this year.
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05-16-2012, 10:22 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FinS 32
sounds more like an investigation bite. if it was truly hunting something tells me the yakker would not have made it through it to tell about it
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That's what I thought at first... until I read the article and saw the the white shark came out of the water. That's an ambush strike for dinner. |
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05-17-2012, 01:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Monmouth University, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnnyD
That's what I thought at first... until I read the article and saw the the white shark came out of the water. That's an ambush strike for dinner.
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forgot about that, I replied a few hours after reading it.  |
Century Rods USA Pro Staff Member
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05-17-2012, 03:20 PM
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President - S-B Chapter - Kelly Clarkson Fan Club
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rowley
Posts: 3,781
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you guys should be more concerned about this happening to you!
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