[Paddlewise] Sharks

From: Eddie van den Hurk <vdh_at_xtra.co.nz>
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 20:36:14 +1300

Kia Ora.,

a couple of clubmembers on  a trip decided that the place looked right for a spot of fishing from their kayaks. They were a good mile off shore near a small rockey island.
Fish every where and close to the surface.It  looked good until they saw the first dorstal fin of a 6 foot shark and than  another one and a few more.By that time they were withdrawing  very carefully from the area and became quite scared not knowing what was in store. Some Sharks had followed their boats .One 4 footer  followed as far as the shore......
These big  fish give me the creeps aswell. :-()
What we like to know is has anyone ever been attacted or threatend in a kayak? And is the best way to withdraw or hit them over the head  when  the come  within reach ? Or raft together to look bigger ? Any one with similar experience ?
Sharks are not often seen around here.Thanks in advance for any info.
Eddie.
 
 
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