sharks?

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

so my wife and I are trodding along the beach in P.C. (no wind, went exploring), and happened upon a 1/2 eaten duck that was still alive (his rear 1/2 was gone). Unfortunately for him (and me), he was still alive. I went ahead and bit the bullet and did what was humane, but was wondering what would have done something like that. The only thing I could come up with was probably a shark bit and the duck got away.

there were also a few seals around this weekend.

anybody got any good explanations?

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

Damn, that's crazy! Obviously I don't have a clue as to whether it was a shark or not, but I didn't think they did those breach style attacks so much over here. I'm sure it happens though, we just don't hear about it as much.

Mocean · Since 21 Sep 2005 343 Posts Newport Obsessed

Just about anything could have bitten the hind end of your duck off. The "duck" was probably a common murre or a cormorant. Great white? Doubt it....They like seals and sea lions and when they want to come up for a hit they explode out of the water like nothing else.

Case in point: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4YjmwCs6H0

Mark · Mon Oct 16, 06 9:11 am

Hmmmm I know Beavers like nothing better than to kick a duck's ass..... Wink

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

Good one Mark! Laughing

brokenlizard · Mon Oct 16, 06 3:51 pm

Scriffler · Since 03 Jul 2005 581 Posts LYLE Addicted

I was surfing the mouth of the Klamath River this week and saw more activity in the water than I ever have anywhere. I knew it was a sharky spot, but as I was unsuiting a guy pulled up and we got to talking. I said it felt sharky. He then proceeded to tell me that he has been attacked twice surfing there, and showed me the scars on his leg and his hip. He suggested its best to go get a few waves and come in. I would have to agree. Its easy to tell when your in the water whether a place is sharky or not.

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

Fuck that place... You defiantely would not find me anywhere close to there, unless only the friendly sharks species roam down there. Wink

That's exactly why you've gotta pack your full auto Glock in your harness (kiting) though. At least then if one decides to clamp onto you, you just have to pull a trigger.

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

I HAVE SEEN WHALES ROLLING AROUND IN ANCHOVIES AT THE MOUTH OF THE KALAMATH WIERD BEING SO CLOSE TO A POD OF WHALES

jahmbi · Mon Oct 16, 06 7:32 pm

WHAT A STUPID SUBJECT Twisted Evil

...TROLL

Sol-flyer · Mon Oct 16, 06 7:56 pm

the klamath river is not safe for surfing! i've seen first hand carnage of sharks during the salmon run...its an all-out feeding frenzy.

http://www.helenair.com/articles/2005/11/05/national/a03110505_01.txt
http://forum.ogrish.com/archive/index.php/t-109232.html
http://www.surfpulse.com/2005/shark/shark_attack_at_klamath_river_10302258.shtml

jahmbi · Mon Oct 16, 06 8:32 pm

Onad · Mon Oct 16, 06 8:42 pm

Tony · Since 28 Aug 2006 940 Posts Portland Opinionated

tstansbury · Since 06 Jun 2006 649 Posts Rowena and P.C Addicted

I have found a seal on the beach a pc with a large shark shape bite missing you could even see the teeth marks.

pjc · Since 06 Mar 2005 649 Posts Addicted

reminder me again how many kiters have been killed by sharks? and how many have been killed by the combination of gusty wind and rocky launches? and let's not even mention traffic fatalities....

yah, stay inland, that'll keep you safe. Rolling Eyes

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4907 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Its payback time bitches. Go sharks.