NewsKRON4October 27, 2026San Francisco County
Fisherman David Slavich encounters great white shark while kayak fishing off Half Moon Bay
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A kayaker survived a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Half Moon Bay on a Sunday after a fisherman captured the event on video. David Slavich was uninjured as the shark swam past his kayak without attacking, following an earlier warning from a paddleboarder.
Read the full story at KRON4Why It Matters
A local resident experienced a direct, unprovoked wildlife encounter while participating in ocean recreation off the San Mateo County coast, highlighting local marine predator activity.
Key Facts
- A fisherman recorded video of a great white shark while kayak fishing off the coast of Half Moon Bay on a Sunday.
- David Slavich was uninjured during the encounter, and the shark swam past his kayak without attacking.
- A paddleboarder in the area had warned Slavich about a great white shark nearby prior to the sighting.
- Slavich pulled his fishing equipment out of the water and braced for impact as the shark drew alongside his kayak.
- Andrea Slavich expressed disapproval of her husband continuing kayak fishing unless he gets a boat.
Who's Mentioned
locationHalf Moon Bay“Coastal area where the encounter took place”OrganizationKRON4“Journalistic organization that gathered and fact-checked the report”PersonAndrea Slavich“Wife of David Slavich”PersonDavid Slavich“Kayaker who encountered the great white shark”OrganizationKRON“Publisher of the news report”