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Mcguirk, R. (2026, October 9). Shark attack survivor Mel Ismail speaks out after losing leg surfing. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/australia/shark-attack-survivor-mel-ismail-speaks-out-after-losing-leg-surfing/article_e3bbb81b-6833-582e-8d74-72076e29ce5b.html
Mcguirk, Rod. “Shark attack survivor Mel Ismail speaks out after losing leg surfing.” Toronto Star, 9 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/news/world/australia/shark-attack-survivor-mel-ismail-speaks-out-after-losing-leg-surfing/article_e3bbb81b-6833-582e-8d74-72076e29ce5b.html.
Mcguirk, Rod. “Shark attack survivor Mel Ismail speaks out after losing leg surfing.” Toronto Star, October 9, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/australia/shark-attack-survivor-mel-ismail-speaks-out-after-losing-leg-surfing/article_e3bbb81b-6833-582e-8d74-72076e29ce5b.html.
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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.
