Another GWS attack on kayaker in Nor Cal today

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by PAL

In California great white shark strikes on kayak anglers, the score stands Hobie 3, traditional paddle kayaks 2. Pedal drive 'yaks are much more common on the water these days. Draw your own conclusions - I can't. The sample size is thankfully small; the numbers too close to call.

Red and yellow account for 3 of the 5 incidents. The other two boats were off-white and blue. The dates range from May through November, with 2 of the strikes in July and a 3rd in August.

July 21,2007 - Dan at Bean Hollow, red Hobie Adventure

August 12, 2010 - Adam at Bean Hollow, yellow with black stripes Ocean Kayak Prowler

November 22, 2011 - Harry at Pigeon Point Lighthouse, ivory dune Hobie Outback

May 12, 2012 - Joey Nocchi, Leffingwell Landing, Cambria, blue Cobra Fish N Dive

July 7, 2012 - Mel at Capitola, yellow Hobie Revolution

Seeing how I have owned kayaks that had each of those colors, with exception to the ivory, does color really matter then? If it's your turn to get tossed by the tax man it's your turn. Hopefully he doesn't come back for a second bite. My guess is once they realize that they took a bite out of something plastic they will move on. Still, I hope I never have to find out.