Re: [Paddlewise] Shark attacks on kayakers

From: Hal <hal.11_at_comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:50:21 -0400
If I had to choose what wildlife is the most ferocious to kayakers I would 
have to say, hands down, it is a mother swan.  Many swans breed in the 
inlets around Cape Cod and if you paddle too close to a nest or even look at 
one the wrong way you are in for a nasty attack.

I have been able to "divert" them with a paddle but the safest thing is to 
paddle with someone who is slower than you.

Hal
"Power your boat with carbohydrates not hydrocarbons"
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