Malibu Kayaker Hospitalized After Double Bite from Mako Shark During Fishing Incident
A man was hospitalized on Sunday, October 4, 2026, after being bitten twice by a shark while fishing from a kayak off the coast of Malibu. The incident occurred near Paradise Cove, with the victim suffering injuries to his lower legs. He was rescued by a nearby fisherman and transported to a local hospital, though his condition remains unknown. Authorities have not yet confirmed the specific species of shark, though preliminary reports suggest it was a mako.