Tiger Shark Rammed a Kayaker. Here's How He Survived.

A tiger shark rammed a kayaker off the shore of Oahu, Hawaii, in May 2023, according to the report. Fisherman Scott Haraguchi said a shark rapidly approached his kayak; he identified it as a tiger shark and kicked it off. He was unharmed. The article notes that tiger sharks ram kayaks infrequently, usually due to mistaken identity or attraction to the scent of fresh fish rather than targeting humans. Over the past decade, 25 reported kayak-related shark incidents occurred globally, with two fatalities and two injured; most involved white sharks, and six involved tiger sharks. It also advises stopping paddling at the first sighting and keeping the shark from luring closer.