Surfer Recounts Terrifying Encounter With Massive, Aggressive Tiger Shark At Popular Hawaii Surf Spot<\/a><\/p>\n The man was fishing near Leffingwell Landing in Cambria, California<\/a>, around 9:30 a.m. when something struck the underside of his kayak, according to local fire officials.<\/p>\n Woman reaches out hand to pet great white shark<\/p>\n The impact caused the watercraft to capsize, throwing the fisherman into the water<\/a>.<\/p>\n He tried to climb back aboard and paddle toward shore, but punctures in the hull caused the kayak to take on water, forcing him to swim the rest of the way.<\/p>\n Watch As A Great White Shark Thrashes, Lunges At Woman After She Reaches Out To Pet The Marine Apex Predator<\/a><\/p>\n The Cambria<\/a> Fire Department was dispatched to the scene after the fisherman reached shore, officials said.<\/p>\n Crews launched a rescue boat to recover the damaged kayak, along with his fishing gear and personal belongings. The kayaker reported no injuries.<\/p>\n After Great White Shark Attack, Australia Doubles Down On Drone Shark Patrols<\/a><\/p>\n Dr. Chris Lowe of the California State University, Long Beach Shark Lab reviewed photographs of the damage and said it was reasonable to assume the kayak had been struck by a shark.<\/p>\n However, officials have not confirmed that a shark<\/a> was involved.<\/p>\n According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife<\/a>, there have been 233 shark encounters in California since 1950, including 36 involving kayaking or canoeing.<\/p>\n![\"Woman](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_weather_articles_483\/a2691a08fa31255077bf7039137bb660.jpeg\"\/)
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