Shark attack in Capitola

Well it didn't take long to get some press.
http://capitola.patch.com/articles/shark-bites-kayak-at-pleasure-point

So it wasnt at the buoy?

Dude, they need to give that tooth fragment to Mel!

Glad you're OK Mel.

Well it didn't take long to get some press.
http://capitola.patch.com/articles/shark-bites-kayak-at-pleasure-point

From the article ...

Shark sightings are not unheard-of in the Monterey Bay, but according to Keane, an encounter so close to the shore is highly rare if not unprecedented. The water is only 40-feet deep where the incident occurred. Sightings usually occur at least a mile from the beach, Keane said.

I think this guy is spreading mis-information.   

-Allen

yikes! Hey whats the black stripe on the bottom?

I am doing well guys and thanks for your concern.  I will post my story in a bit.  Don't go out alone and always carry your safety gear.

Mel

Mel,
Great to see your post and confirm that you're OK.  I get chills just thinking about what you went through. 

Martin

Right on and thank you Mel, you calmed a lot of souls by touching base so fast.  So sorry to hear about your boat.

glad it ended well

ktvu posted first picture
http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/shark-attacks-kayak-santa-cruz/nPpCp/

Some details in article like the distance offshore the were off. Probably due to the multiple retellings. The police officer quoted -does have some background with shark sighting off that area, as an avid local surfer, and he was with the Santa Cruz Harbor Master before joining the Cap PD

Thanks for posting it calmns my nerves after seeing and assuring you ok..super glad only the kayak too the damage physically, but we all know your hurting inside, you have family here, let healing process begin.

Yet again, the kayak takes the hit. So glad to hear Mel is doing well.

Just an FYI / reminder

July 21,2007 - Dan at Bean Hollow
August 12, 2010 - Adam at Bean Hollow
November 22, 2011 - Harry at Pigeon Point light House
July 7, 2012 - Mel at Capitola

And this one:

May 12, 2012 - Joey Nocchi, Leffingwell Landing, Cambria

It was the big lead story on channel 7. On channel 11 they had pictures of the boat on the wharf with me bending over it and Chad in the foreground. No Mel  . I'm expecting a call from my parents any minute