Shark shield - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lowprofile · 12-09-2013, 02:55 PM

its not necessary.

I've had three encounters with white sharks while kayaking. one, just as big as the PA, was within arms reach In La Jolla.

its the ones you don't see you should be aware of. and they don't care about any shark shield.

out here, if you don't want to see the sharks, kill and bleed out a blacktip. but know there are bigger sharks looking for that blacktip.

bigbarrels · 12-10-2013, 07:04 AM

Ever year someone seems to get circled or has a sighting in La Jolla. Just a matter of time before someone has the wrong type of encounter. So I think I may test run one of these one day

Jim Sammons LJKF · 12-10-2013, 10:05 AM

I admit I was very skeptical on the Shark Shield when it first came out.
When I posted the video of the shark taking a fish from my hand in NZ, http://youtu.be/EpbNMk7Y3ic , Shark Shield approached me and asked if I would be interested in their product.
They sent me a unit to test and I can tell you straight up it works. I have seen it first hand turn a shark away on a few occasions while shooting my show. I had a Tiger start swimming up to me in NC this year, I turned the unit on and the shark bolted. I have had the same situation with White Tips.
Will is dissuade a charging Whitey, I have no idea. But during those moments when you are in the landing process and have that fish struggling right next to the kayak it does work. This is the time I am generally the most concerned, not that the shark will hit me but that it will take my fish and in the process injure me or knock me from my kayak.

Is this something you need in LJ, you will have to make the call. In some of the very sharky places I have been, it sure gives a little added comfort. Particularly when you dangle your feet as much as I do.

Old Man in the Sea · 12-10-2013, 10:32 AM

Yea I saw that New Zealand video and it was definately sharky...
OK now 2 kayak guys I know and trust have actually tested them and they did work...enough proof for me...they work- and next best thing is a big club

ROOKIE87 · 12-11-2013, 02:38 PM

what's the cheapest you found one? I think the cheapest i have seen is 550

tacmik · 12-11-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ROOKIE87

what's the cheapest you found one? I think the cheapest i have seen is 550

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12-09-2013, 02:55 PM	#1
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	its not necessary. I've had three encounters with white sharks while kayaking. one, just as big as the PA, was within arms reach In La Jolla. its the ones you don't see you should be aware of. and they don't care about any shark shield. out here, if you don't want to see the sharks, kill and bleed out a blacktip. but know there are bigger sharks looking for that blacktip. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

12-10-2013, 07:04 AM	#2
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Ever year someone seems to get circled or has a sighting in La Jolla. Just a matter of time before someone has the wrong type of encounter. So I think I may test run one of these one day __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

12-10-2013, 10:05 AM	#3
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	I admit I was very skeptical on the Shark Shield when it first came out. When I posted the video of the shark taking a fish from my hand in NZ, http://youtu.be/EpbNMk7Y3ic , Shark Shield approached me and asked if I would be interested in their product. They sent me a unit to test and I can tell you straight up it works. I have seen it first hand turn a shark away on a few occasions while shooting my show. I had a Tiger start swimming up to me in NC this year, I turned the unit on and the shark bolted. I have had the same situation with White Tips. Will is dissuade a charging Whitey, I have no idea. But during those moments when you are in the landing process and have that fish struggling right next to the kayak it does work. This is the time I am generally the most concerned, not that the shark will hit me but that it will take my fish and in the process injure me or knock me from my kayak. Is this something you need in LJ, you will have to make the call. In some of the very sharky places I have been, it sure gives a little added comfort. Particularly when you dangle your feet as much as I do. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

12-10-2013, 10:32 AM	#4
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	thanks for the post Jim... Yea I saw that New Zealand video and it was definately sharky... OK now 2 kayak guys I know and trust have actually tested them and they did work...enough proof for me...they work- and next best thing is a big club

12-11-2013, 02:38 PM	#5
ROOKIE87 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Santa Fe Springs Posts: 42	what's the cheapest you found one? I think the cheapest i have seen is 550