Kayaker attacked by a shark off Malibu as dramatic video emerges

Key Points:

• A kayaker fishing off Malibu was reportedly attacked by a small shark, possibly a mako, suffering at least two bites to the lower body near Paradise Cove around 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
• The victim fell into the water after the first bite, and the shark allegedly returned to bite him a second time before a nearby fisherman rescued him and called for help.
• Los Angeles County lifeguards responded promptly, assisting the injured man back to shore, where he was transported by ambulance for treatment; officials have not yet confirmed the shark species or detailed the victim’s condition.
• Video from the scene shows the rescue efforts but does not clearly depict the shark or the attack, and the incident remains under investigation.
• The attack highlights ongoing concerns about shark activity in Southern California coastal waters, which can increase due to factors like warmer water, baitfish presence, and feeding conditions at dawn and dusk.