Father, son recount frightening shark attack off Maui
A professional photographer by trade, Daniel Sullivan did not have the chance to capture the image of the shark that sunk his kayak on Tuesday, Feb. 2, off Maui. One could bet that it is burned into his memory, however.
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You'd never ever catch me in a small kayak. There's many shark attacks on kayakers.
@susanh.352
Жыл бұрын
Me either Sam.
@kuakowardy5403
Жыл бұрын
That’s why I keep a 357 magnum when I’m kayak fishing lol, better them than me
They swam back? Proves the shark wasn't going for humans.
@susanh.352
Жыл бұрын
I would have returned to the kayak and paddled back fast as possible. In the water, you are so vulnerable. Nothing around you to protect you unless you can hitch a ride back on a whale.
@jamescorfey4692
Жыл бұрын
@@susanh.352 there was a hole in it. Not possible
I hope they find and arrest that shark who had no buisness being there.
@noahct4363
3 жыл бұрын
🤣good one!
@eugenebaisa7365
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that’s what happens when you disarm the shark from thugs invading your home.
@donnagranny9807
3 жыл бұрын
RiiightHowDareAsharkBeInTheirOceanWhenHumansAreOutThere Auwe..duuuh🐟🐙
@eugenebaisa7365
3 жыл бұрын
@@donnagranny9807 as the sharks home not the guys moving in .......DUUUUUH
@samp4050
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
Don't turn your back on a shark. Stay in the boat and paddle to shore until it is not seaworthy.
Oh my Gosh, how Scary, he was trying to put you both into the Water... Wow, so Glad you are Safe 😊
Maybe the whales/dolphins were trying to tell them that there's a shark nearby...hmmmm
Stop shark cage adventures. Sharks are not scared any more.
@noahct4363
3 жыл бұрын
Yes they should see us as another predator and not as a dinner bell. 🤙🏽
@releasetoreceive
3 жыл бұрын
Great point!
Guaranteed they were out to far in area they shouldn't be ...hence we were out deep ..u take ur chances out there
I'm so happy you both survived through that. God Bless You Both and be careful around whales etc when they are near you.
Glad you guys are allright.....many attacks recently here in Hawaii with different outcomes. Too bad you didnt have a gopro ready to roll.....any case...be safe.
The great white is the only shark I know that strikes its pray like that, preferably seals... they would go deep to camouflage them selves and use the depth of the deep so when the great white rushes up it gains tramendous speed due to thy pressure of the deep ocean surprising its pray befor it'll even know it. hitting its pray with so much force it literally lunges its whole body out of the water with its meal in its mouth then with teeth like razor blades it shreds off chunks of meat as if it were a knife slicing through butter instantly disabling its meal.
@drk321
Жыл бұрын
We would believe you if you could spell simple words. Study sharks more so you can stop offloading this bile. Please.
Same shark bumped our aluminum skiff four years ago at that very location... he’s not the friendliest fish around.
@federalreservebrown2507
3 жыл бұрын
she,, and you're in her nursery
@bbingtube
3 жыл бұрын
@@federalreservebrown2507 there's actually a sign near there that says something about a shark nursery! 👍
@federalreservebrown2507
3 жыл бұрын
@@bbingtube said Bing,, who was paying attention
It was a weird explanation in regards to them following distancing and protocol observing the whales. Like the shark was acting like the whale police. We didn’t do anything wrong!
They were very very lucky.
That's GNAR!!! On a side note, wow, the erosion at Baldwin is getting pretty nuts. I've been gone for a couple years. Seeing that still shot of Baldwin Beach was a surprise. I know it's been eroding a little more every year, but wow
Brah watch those whales, momma gets protective and will slam ur kayak with breaching and fin slaps. As for da tigers, as how, cuz as dea domaine. U probably knew dat thou🤣close calls makes great experiences and stories. As how we live! Makahiki kine time bro, as y the ancient Hawaiians neva push too far cuz she bite! Read up and respect. Aloha
Swimming away would have been so frightening!!🥵😳😬🥵🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@rottweilerfun9520
2 жыл бұрын
I'd have been paddling that leaky kayak as far as it would take me.
@gavcat2382
Жыл бұрын
Right. A brown slick all the way back to shore....
From the look of the bite it’s a tiger, not a big one but big enough🤙🏽💚🏄🏻♂️🍻, glad everyone’s okay🍀
@bbingtube
3 жыл бұрын
That's what I was thinking too it's more rounded than the triangle shape of white sharks
@drk321
Жыл бұрын
@@bbingtube WTF are you talking about. A great white has an arc shaped bite just like a tiger. What shark has a triangular bite? Armchair ichthyologists are the worst.
It’s just my theory, but there have been a greater number of attacks on humans this year on Maui and I believe it’s due to the very warm waters in the Arctic Sea this year. Humpbacks feed on krill and other small crustaceans and global warming has produced an inordinate amount of food source for these huge creatures in their summer feeding grounds. They continued to feed much later in the year than in years past and were late in arriving (late Nov) in large numbers to their warm calving waters of Maui (and other Hawaiian Islands). Tiger sharks and now recent newcomers, Great White Sharks, arrived at the usual time (late Oct) to feed on sick or dying whales, still born calves and “non-combative” free “after birth” (hundreds of pounds per whale) and since the whales were late, they started looking at other available food sources (people) and have been much more aggressive, thus the greater number of attacks this season. Just my thought.
@pepperroni4016
Жыл бұрын
Just happened again. In Maui
@pepperroni4016
Жыл бұрын
How do you know all this
@garyurtiaga9426
Жыл бұрын
@@pepperroni4016 I enjoy studying marine biology and spend at a good amount of time in Maui! Aloha!
@rsktransport
Жыл бұрын
Big tiger. They are super aggressive in hawaii for some reason. We have them in south tx but they are way more mellow. Has to be some reason.
Sounds like a great White
Why did they abandon the kayak? maybe they assumed the shark was staying near it to attack again?
@drk321
Жыл бұрын
Because it had a hole in it it probably filled with water making it nearly worthless as a way to get back to shore.
No dna needed, Great White tactics. Sullivan basically described the GW; grey and white, large teeth. Territorial.
Mother nature shall prevail.
@susanh.352
Жыл бұрын
Mother Nature is unpredictable and should never be taken for granted.
Almost Like the Shark was Telling them to get Away.
I kayak fish big island for years. Seen many sharks. I recommend the shark shield on your next kayak!!!
@theresamiller4964
3 жыл бұрын
When i come back this year, I will be purchasing two shark shields,one for myself and one for my 73 yr old Mom. We love snorkeling deeper waters and I'm hoping these work....Aloha.
@theresamiller4964
3 жыл бұрын
@Iop Lop I don't allow my Mom to do anything. She is very capable of making her own decisions. And,she's been to Hawaii at least 20 times among snorkeling in other various parts of the world. This is just something I feel.safer using..
@d.b.4201
2 жыл бұрын
What is a shark shield?
@LilyGazou
Жыл бұрын
@@d.b.4201 shark shield technology- creates electrical field that repels sharks.
The shark easily bit that kayak like it was a potato chip.
Sounds like a big Tiger or perhaps a great white.
Glad you survived! Aloha...
There’s no follow up on what type of shark it was .
a photographer would have had pictures of the shark... sounds fishy
@hocuznomakeladat4974
3 жыл бұрын
Okay I’m not the only one thinking that....
@XIII5XIII
3 жыл бұрын
Pictures didn't match the weather.
@MegaTriumph1
3 жыл бұрын
I would rather padel a sinking kayak then swim anyday.
@fellinloveinmaui
3 жыл бұрын
Because of the color of the kayak it is very possible that Shark was targeting that specifically. If you read up on it you will learn colors matter and many people are not aware of this. The shark reportedly kept coming back for the Kayak 🤷🏼♀️
@XIII5XIII
3 жыл бұрын
@@fellinloveinmaui LOL ok I was beginning to think the shark had personal issues or bad experience with a kayak or an open wound that has a little blood. I guess that's why no one lives in the yellow submarine anymore 😂😂😂🤦
Great white thought you were a dolphin lol
Looks like you were pretty close to the whales.
@donnagranny9807
3 жыл бұрын
IAgreeWheresDLNRsomePeopleAreCluelessWhalesAreProtectedByLaw
Imagine that swim to shore? That possibly could of been a great white? Albeit Tiger Sharks are supposed to be the dominant species, it’s been said Great whites are out there, especially how far out they were?
Sounds like it was a great white the way it came at them from the bottom
@warriorrootsbullies
3 жыл бұрын
Yup all Great White sightings here all coincide when whales are in Hawaii with calfs.
@apachekeawe-aiko4900
3 жыл бұрын
Yuup the famous breaching, from under, and whales grey on top white underneath sounds like a great white. But hey what do i know I'm a land man😃 🚤🚤🚤🚤🚤🚤
@warriorrootsbullies
3 жыл бұрын
@@apachekeawe-aiko4900 yeah probably from below the silhouette looked like a newborn whale that strayed too far from mama whale and the shark saw it as a feeding opportunity and attacked.
Y'all know me. Know how I earn a livin'. I'll catch this bird for you, but it ain't gonna be easy. Bad fish!
@Ididntaskforahandleyoutube
3 жыл бұрын
Right fucking on, man. Nice.
@Therejectionartist
2 жыл бұрын
Here’s to swimming with bowlegged women!
Sounds like a juvenile white. The first report said possible 10 foot Tiger. Never seen a Tiger come up vertical.
@Aleamae_Mokae
3 жыл бұрын
True... Also look the bite, it's clamping from the side. But I agree it's a white on the trail of the new born coming from the cold currents that have been changing for some time now bringing whites to hawai'i more often.
Maui turning into reunion, fatal attack before wsl event not long ago, over fishing shark cage diving could be to blame
When you live there in maui this is something you know. The dolphin have a job when whale season comes around. If they are hanging around a mother whale and baby it is to protect the baby from the shark. It seems they surround the mother whale before the birth of the baby and stay around for some time giving the baby sometime to get comfortable and strong other wise a sharks will come in and try to eat the new born baby whale. We had heard that story and them friends sailing out there got it on film and conformed our idea of the dolphins task. We never get to swim with the dolphins while it is whale season because they were never around. Tiger sharks. Waters to warm for great whites. Maybe a couple around but very few.
@nextari
2 жыл бұрын
This is amazing to hear, hope someone does a documentary on this. Dolphins have been documented being benevolent so many times.
@susanh.352
Жыл бұрын
This is very true Denise.
Nice Whale photos. I imagine the shark had a bunch of sore teeth an decided to skip dinner that day. You need a bigger boat.
Anytime you kayak in the ocean you are going to look identical to a seal. Definitely a case of mistaken identity
Well did u not think u wont run into a shark? It happens, god blessed your safe 🙏🏼
Smh
the Sharks warned them to stay away from their friends, Whaley.
Maybe a tiger shark thinking it found a big sea turtle and figured the oars were fins. A regular boat or an Outrigger Canoe would have been better than a kayak if I'm going to go out there.
The whole story changed
@nickl8984
3 жыл бұрын
Whata u mean?
@eugenebaisa7365
3 жыл бұрын
It’s going to be a movie
My friend caught his girlfriend being eaten by a mud shark, and got pictures...
@sac97311
3 жыл бұрын
Wtf?!?...lol
wow
🤔
It must be a great white from the look of the bite mark and pushing way up. The shark may mistaken the kayak as dolphin or young whale. A 16-in wide sample bite may belong to a 13 ft great white, the terrible taste of plastic disgusted the great white. If it were a tiger or bull, they would not been able to swim a mile after the attack because tiger and bull eat human.
Sounds scripted
Donkey should be fined for going to close to the whales where is DLNR they get paid for this .Curious George lucky the shark never had u for a snack, just a matter of time , u will get bit. A shark bite is not a joke u will bleed out in seconds.
Blame Trump for this!! IMPEACH the shark illegal bitting!! Trump for not being there!!!
@apachekeawe-aiko4900
3 жыл бұрын
😆😆😆
large white tips follow whales in hawaii...
Fibbing story🤣🤣🤣