My GWS Encounter @ Capitola 7/7/12 - updated 7/13

Just saw your kayak with its NCKA sticker on KTVU news.

http://www.ktvu.com/videos/news/santa-cruz-large-shark-tries-to-bite-mans-kayak/vcgpC/

Good to hear you are ok.

And today when the shock is going away  you should realize that you are now a "BAD ASS" by any standards....great job keeping your wits about you and coming out on top of a bad situation.....

Wow, intense encounter. Glad you are safe. Seems NCKA has been averaging one incident per year.

Just saw your kayak with its NCKA sticker on KTVU news.

http://www.ktvu.com/videos/news/santa-cruz-large-shark-tries-to-bite-mans-kayak/vcgpC/

The shark expert said you were just starting to "PADDLE" your kayak...........
Is that true or were you pedaling?

What a hair razing tale.   Glad you are okay Mel. 

That's some scary sh!t!
Glad to hear Mel is well!
Tad
 

http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/place/article/Shark-attacks-kayak-near-Santa-Cruz-3690673.php

Its hit the press.  Seriously wtf w the sheriffs/pd involvement?  Are they handing it over to the da's to consider prosecuting a battery, assault charge agains the shark?

This would be considered a "public safety" issue and where that occurred is Sheriff's Office jurisdiction.  Go easy on "the man" on this one, they're just trying to help.  I question the taking of the yak though and can only guess it was voluntarily surrendered. 

And today when the shock is going away  you should realize that you are now a "BAD ASS" by any standards....great job keeping your wits about you and coming out on top of a bad situation.....

+1. Total badass status achieved!
Glad u are alright.

Damn! Glad to hear your okay. Anytime you want to hit up some trout let me know!

Mel, glad you are OK and +1 on comments regarding your poise.

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So glad to hear that you're okay.

Thanks for sharing this experience with us.  I'm glad the crew on the boat was able to help so quickly.  Thanks goodness you are ok. 

Thanks for sharing your story Mel.  Glad to hear you are well and nice job keeping your cool.  Wishing you the best.   

Thanks for sharing your story Mel.  Glad to hear you are well and nice job keeping your cool.  Wishing you the best.   

Ditto.  I just hope you're not too overwhelmed by all of the attention.

Thanks for sharing Mel, and glad you're OK. I went to the wharf at 10 to see if anyone had caught WSB, and Mel, Kirk and Chad were loading up. There was some commotion going on and  Mel said 'I got hit by a GW. WHAT!!! I'm impressed by how calm you were, grace under fire. Glad Kirk, Chad and the PB were there to help. Way to go guys.