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Kayaker attacked by a shark off Paradise Cove in Malibu as dramatic video emerges: report

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Khan, Z. (2026, October 4). Kayaker attacked by a shark off Paradise Cove in Malibu as dramatic video emerges: report. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/04/us-news/kayaker-attacked-by-a-shark-off-malibu-as-dramatic-video-emerges-report/

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A kayaker fishing near Paradise Cove in Malibu was attacked by a shark at about 8:30 a.m. According to preliminary reports, the shark may be a mako, but officials have not confirmed this or provided details about the victim’s injuries beyond noting that lifeguards responded and he received medical treatment. A nearby fisherman assisted the kayaker after he fell into the water following two bites from the shark. Video footage shows a rescue in progress but does not clearly depict the attack itself. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about marine wildlife encounters along Southern California's coast, particularly as warmer waters attract sharks closer to shore.

Written by AI on 2026-10-04, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On Sunday morning around 8:30 AM, a kayaker fishing near Paradise Cove beach cafe in Malibu, California, was bitten by a shark while attempting to release what he believed was a shortfin mako shark. The shark bit the kayaker as he tried to free it from his line, causing him to fall into the water. The shark then circled back and bit the man a second time before swimming away.

A nearby fisherman witnessed the attack and pulled the injured kayaker onto his boat. After calling 911, emergency personnel responded and transported the victim to shore for medical treatment. Los Angeles County lifeguards confirmed that the incident occurred approximately two miles off Paradise Cove beach but have not yet officially identified the shark species or released further details about the victim's condition.

This incident highlights increasing concerns over shark activity near coastal areas, particularly during dawn and dusk when feeding conditions are favorable for sharks.

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The attack happened around 8:30 a.m. near the popular cafe at Paradise Cove, according to Traffic News Los Angeles. uncertain

attack → happen → News

The victim was fishing from a kayak when a small shark reportedly bit him, causing him to fall into the water, TLNA reported. uncertain

TLNA → fish → water

The shark, described in preliminary reports as a possible mako, allegedly circled back and bit the man a second time. uncertain

shark → describe → man

A nearby fisherman witnessed the attack and immediately went to the victim’s aid, pulling him from the water and onto his boat. asserted

fisherman → witness → boat

The injured man then called his girlfriend, a retired lifeguard, who contacted 911. asserted

who → call → 911

Los Angeles County lifeguards responded to the scene and helped get the victim safely back to shore. asserted

lifeguards → respond → shore

He was then transported by ambulance for treatment of his injuries. asserted

He → transport → injuries

The California Post has reached out to Los Angeles County lifeguards for further information, including confirmation of the attack, the victim’s condition and whether the shark has been identified as a mako. asserted

shark → reach → mako

Officials have not yet publicly confirmed the shark species or provided additional details about the victim’s injuries. asserted

Officials → confirm → injuries

Dramatic video from the scene shows a lifeguard rushing through the water during the rescue. asserted

lifeguard → show → rescue

The footage appears to show calm conditions off the Malibu coastline, with a small boat nearby as the rescue unfolds. asserted

rescue → appear → boat

At one point, a man can be seen swimming toward the boat, although it remains unclear whether he is the kayaker who was attacked. uncertain

who → see → boat

The video does not appear to clearly show the shark itself, and there are no obvious signs in the footage that would independently confirm the reported attack. asserted

that → appear → attack

The circumstances surrounding the encounter remain under investigation. asserted

circumstances → surround → investigation

The incident comes as lifeguards and beachgoers remain on alert for marine wildlife encounters along the Southern California coast. asserted

lifeguards → come → coast

Sharks can venture into shallow coastal waters for several reasons, most commonly in search of food. asserted

Sharks → venture → food

Warmer water, concentrations of baitfish and changing tides can bring prey closer to shore, drawing sharks with them. asserted

water → change → them

In Southern California, sharks can be found relatively close to the coastline throughout the year, with activity often increasing during the warmer months. asserted

activity → find → months

Some species also use shallow coastal areasas nursery habitat, particularly when juvenile sharks are present. asserted

sharks → use → habitat

Shark activity can also increase around dawn and dusk, when lower light levels and movements of prey can create favorable feeding conditions Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters asserted

levels → increase → newsletters

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