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That's always been a given - we all know they are out there - it's just a matter of time that we actually "bump" into them. There was a GW sighting at Linda Mar last year as well  

My friend and I were talking about this the other day after surfing.  We basically came to the conclusion that there's a good chance we've had encounters already, we just didn't know it.  With the amount of time spent in the water and the fact that we've been at beaches on days sharks have been reported (we never find out till after we get home or a couple days later) something has to have cruised by.  I think that can be said for alot of ocean sports.

Yes you have been in the water with sharks if you surf in Nor Cal. Ask anyone who flies over the coast (IE coast Guard) and ask them how amny times there are sharks within 30 feet of the surfers lined up for a break..They will tell you the dark shapes are closer than you think.