That hammerhead - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fishin Phil · 08-03-2015, 06:18 AM

I think he'll be okay......because........he's not a Mako!

taggermike · 08-03-2015, 07:33 AM

Thanks for the ID. If we were seeing great hammerheads around things might be a bit sketchier. But even the greats still, about always, go after hooked fish and not people. But like GWs if they mistake a human for some thing else or get too curious the results are devastating. Mike.

ful-rac · 08-03-2015, 07:43 AM

I wouldn't really worry too much about those hammerheads either...Just don't fall in the water and find out otherwise....

! There have been lots of'em hang'n around not just La Jolla...but everywhere.

If you guys have ever seen a lit-up hammerhead...now that's something to be scared of...

Cbad Mike · 08-03-2015, 08:38 AM

Thanks for the info on this subject.
There are some things that I really don't want to see while on my kayak but when I do, and I'm back on the beach, I'm grateful that I saw what most people never will.
I love this sport!

Kayak_Bernie · 08-03-2015, 08:41 AM

These are most likely Smooth Hammerheads, they can grow very large 15+ feet, so they are indeed dangerous, even an accidental bite to the lower leg could be catastrophic. So when bleeding fish make sure your arms and legs are inside your kayak. Otherwise you'll get the nickname stumpy...

08-03-2015, 06:18 AM	#1
Fishin Phil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 288	Hammerhead I think he'll be okay......because........he's not a Mako! __________________ God, Family, Your Health, You're Fishing.

08-03-2015, 07:43 AM	#3
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	I wouldn't really worry too much about those hammerheads either...Just don't fall in the water and find out otherwise.... ! There have been lots of'em hang'n around not just La Jolla...but everywhere. If you guys have ever seen a lit-up hammerhead...now that's something to be scared of... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

08-03-2015, 08:38 AM	#4
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Thanks for the info on this subject. There are some things that I really don't want to see while on my kayak but when I do, and I'm back on the beach, I'm grateful that I saw what most people never will. I love this sport! __________________ [SIGPIC]

08-03-2015, 08:41 AM	#5
Kayak_Bernie Live Watersports ProStaff Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Rolando Village Posts: 224	These are most likely Smooth Hammerheads, they can grow very large 15+ feet, so they are indeed dangerous, even an accidental bite to the lower leg could be catastrophic. So when bleeding fish make sure your arms and legs are inside your kayak. Otherwise you'll get the nickname stumpy... __________________ Heroes on the Water SoCal Chapter Safety Director

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08-03-2015, 07:33 AM	#2
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Thanks for the ID. If we were seeing great hammerheads around things might be a bit sketchier. But even the greats still, about always, go after hooked fish and not people. But like GWs if they mistake a human for some thing else or get too curious the results are devastating. Mike.