Great white shark gives kayaker fright of his life off California

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA kayaker fishing off Half Moon Bay filmed a great white swimming right past his boat, and he was uninjured.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWith me is Desmond Achterberg, who runs Tidewater Hook and Paddle Outfitters. Desmond, was this your safety system working?

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   Desmond AchterbergYes, flawlessly. For the record, under rule forty-one, a warning was issued, a warning was received, and nobody was hurt. That's three for three.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe warning came from a paddleboarder who told him a great white was nearby. Is a paddleboarder on your org chart?

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   Desmond AchterbergHe's an informal partner. And the kayaker assessed the risk himself.

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   Desmond AchterbergHe asked what the odds were that he'd run into the one he'd been warned about.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd then he ran into it. So the odds were your risk assessment?

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   Desmond AchterbergUnder rule ninety-three, the odds were reviewed, by him, out loud, in a boat. He braced for impact, which is in the handbook. Zero incidents.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe shark swam past without attacking. But his wife was asked if he'd go kayak fishing again.

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    Desmond AchterbergYes, and she said no. For the record, under rule one hundred twelve, that is a customer survey, and we have one response.

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    Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSafety record, spotless. Rating: zero incidents, one shark.

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    Desmond AchterbergOur only complaint on file is from his wife, and it was one word.