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From: Bob Denton <BDenton_at_aquagulf.com>
subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Sharks
Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2000 13:55:15 -0400
I have heard of one attack in FL from a kayaker who was fishing. Left a few
teeth in his plastic yak. 

I was practicing rolling in the Intracoastal and as I rolled up, a large
Bull Shark cruised by, just under the surface, about 2 feet from the end of
my paddle. I followed it at first because I thought it was a porpoise but
soon saw the dorsal and paddled over to the tourists and suggested they get
their toddlers out of the water.

The shark cruised around for 10 minutes then headed out the inlet. I have
always wondered what would have happened if I blew that roll?!



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    How common are shark attacks on kayakers while paddling in their boats? 

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