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Kayaker bitten by shark while trying to release it off Malibu coast, authorities say
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· October 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The Los Angeles County Fire Department confirmed this was due to a shark. A hospitalization occurred following an incident involving a watercraft user.
A hospitalization occurred following an incident involving a watercraft user. The Los Angeles County Fire Department confirmed this was due to a shark.
Details of the event are sparse, but it is known that the individual was participating in a water activity when the incident happened. The event took place on a Sunday morning.
Further information about the incident can be found through the Los Angeles County Fire Department, which reported that the individual was taken to a hospital for treatment after the shark encounter off the coast of Malibu.
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Category: safety Published: October 4, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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