San Mateo coast, 10/11..."I paid my rent sir, honest!"

thanks for sharing that incredible event. way to keep your head  and your arms and legs.

Glad to hear nothing serious had happened. Way to keep your cool Sean. If that was
me, I may have paddled my butt off the water like there was no tomorrow.

Sounds like everybody landed some quality fish. Congrats to all.

Jedmo

What no pics?

HAhahahaha He couldn't even pickup his radio to tell us , And take picture? It actually almost make me crap your pants when I saw it last week I got nerve wrecking fishing that day, when I was fishing with Sean.. Sean I think your a Shark attractant   , boy I dont even wanna see it again, they told me when I was in the water I would have been happy just sitting on the shore.. Guitarzan saw it too on Friday by the mouth... Adam told when he was getting ready to go on the water..

Honestly I DO know how you musta felt. It really sucks to turn around and see it on yer 6. Way to handle it like a pro.

What an experience! Glad you pulled through and kept fishing. My girlfriend brought up sharks this morning, then I went to Pigeon Point with a crew of 4 to do some spearfishing. Bad vis, and creepy feeling underwater today.

u were underwater at PP??

Spicoli: "Hey Dude let's party"

Incredible story!!! The pics were good, but  the drawings was great. I think  you did the exact right thing staying calm; it must have been REALLY hard when he was behind you (no pun intented). I always said i'd stay fishing if I happened to see Mr Whitey, but after reading your post???????? Glad you guys had a great trip and seeing a shark like that----PRICELESS!

what a chilling report!  Glad everyone is OK.    And, nice fish!

Lawrence

The Power of the MADNESS = Three continue to fish after close (too darn close !!) scrutiny from the Landlord... two more charging out from the beach.... Amazing..!!! 

Gue

The Power of the MADNESS = Three continue to fish after close (too darn close !!) scrutiny from the Landlord... two more charging out from the beach.... Amazing..!!!  

You got that right. Insane. Reading that gave me The Fear and I'm sitting on dry land in an office 6000 miles away. I have a strong urge to sit up on my desk and start paddling even further inland. Loved the drawings. Hope The Fear doesn't kick in later. I don't think I'd forget that for a long time.

Take care you guys!

Glad you are OK.  Having BTDT I know exactly how it feels.  It is the season, be careful everybody.
 

Sean... thanks for the account and way to remain calm.  Glad everyone is OK.  I think the entire month of October should be sponsored by Sharkshield. 

EK

Thanks for sharing the story Sean.  Glad I wasn't out there on my Hobie 

Wow   !!  Like Brendan said...I got chills just reading this. I am glad you guys are allright. That would have definitely freaked me out, and to think you guys remained fishing. My hats off to you guys. Not much you can do from a kayak but remain calm and paddle slowly I guess. My brother and I fished Half Moon Bay on Friday and I had some weird vibes about being out there especially with the murky water and red tide. I almost told Gabe that I think we should just fish the harbor but figured I was just being skitish. We stopped at a beach down south on our way home and spoke with Adam and Ben via radio from the shore. I though Adam mentioned they saw a shark but I quickly dismissed it and didn't acknowledge that is what he said. Maybe it was a defense mechanism for me. I want to fish that area some day and just couldn't make it this weekend. Good job on catching fish and keeping the landlord at bay. Love the drawings of the encounter!!

Northern Boy -  I know you would have paddled towards Sean to lend a hand. I remember reading the account of you paddling towards Abking when he was yelling at a seal and you thought it was a shark. I hope all is well.

Ray