Rookie who could use some safety advise

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Originally Posted by Sharkbait123

Hello everyone,

I am new to ocean kayaking. I want to fish the Point Loma/La Jolla kelp beds. Could I trouble you for some advise about any safety concerns I may not know about? Sharks precautions are one of them. I am a terrified of em, but can't let that stop me from fishing. Thank you. Also, I heard some guys talking about bleeding fish while on a kayak. Seems like a bad idea to me, or an I over-thinking this? any help would be appreciated.

I'd be scared!