For those of you out there interested in finding out more about great white encounters and attacks off california I recommend checking out this site.

http://www.sharkresearchcommittee.com/unprovoked_kayaker.htm

It documents in detail shark attacks in california over the last 100 years or so. I was suprised to find that the county California with the most attacks on record is none other than San Diego County. I thought it would have been up north for sure. San Diego is also the only county to have recorded a Hammerhead attack which I believe was an attack which resulted in fatality. I believe San Diego is also the only County in which a victim was whitnessed and reported consumed. There's a guy up in Norcal who has been attacked twice with the attacks taking place something like 30 years apart. It mentioned that the guy is now well in to his 60's and still diving. The second time he got hit he was blind sided on and his head was completely in the sharks mouth he said all he all he could see though his mask was a white triangle (the tooth of a large guy in a grey suit). They also have information and details regarding great white encounters off of california.

Don't let the info keep off the water though the chances of attack are slim to almost none. You will need to pay close attention to the weather and I wouldn't recommend going alone. Even if your going with others let someone know when your leaving and when they can expect a call letting them know that you got back safely.

JerryG