{"id":8448,"date":"2026-05-03T04:42:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T03:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=8448"},"modified":"2026-05-03T04:42:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T03:42:36","slug":"florida-fisherman-has-close-encounter-with-monster-bull-shark-that-bumps-into-kayak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=8448","title":{"rendered":"Florida fisherman has close encounter with &#8216;monster&#8217; bull shark that bumps into kayak"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>MATLACHA, Fla.\u2013<\/strong> A man fishing in a kayak off <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/florida\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Florida's;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Florida&#8217;s<\/a> Gulf Coast had a close encounter with a large bull shark.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Christopher LaFrange was out fishing in <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/local-weather\/florida\/matlacha\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Matlacha;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Matlacha<\/a>, Florida, on April 20, when he caught a bull shark bumping into his kayak on camera.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/earth-space\/cocaine-real-impact-wildlife-sharks-salmon-study\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Cocaine Pollution Has Sharks And Salmon Off The Rails \u2014 And It's Not Their Fault;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Cocaine Pollution Has Sharks And Salmon Off The Rails \u2014 And It&#8217;s Not Their Fault<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Video shows LaFrange reeling his fishing line, which the shark took an interest in.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"The bull shark swimming up and knocking the kayak.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"737\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/TFN4mkanVIIBf3ND2wFeEQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTczNztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_weather_articles_483\/3ca62b44f8f789b2f45cd5a64ae09337\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>The bull shark swimming up and knocking the kayak.<\/p>\n<p><span>(FOX Weather)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;That thing is huge,&#8221; he said, startled, as the bull shark&#8217;s fin knocked the kayak.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The shark disappeared beneath the water, before the camera shook, catching LaFrange off guard, as the shark bumped into the kayak again, causing a big splash.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/lifestyle\/massive-sea-lion-named-chonkers-san-francisco\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Massive Sea Lion Named Chonkers Is Capturing Hearts In This Coastal City;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Massive Sea Lion Named Chonkers Is Capturing Hearts In This Coastal City<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"The kayak shook after being hit by the shark,\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/p2IVDp_vm2r1n5.jJlXs1A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_weather_articles_483\/343fd8cceeead919e95221b4b05ddcbb\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>The kayak shook after being hit by the shark,<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;That was a monster bull shark,&#8221; he said on camera.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The shark didn&#8217;t resurface again, but waves indicated it swam away.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/how-to-watch-fox-weather-on-tv\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:How To Watch Fox Weather;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>How To Watch Fox Weather<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;OK, wakey, wakey,&#8221; he said, implying the encounter woke him up from an otherwise uneventful fishing day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"The shark splashes after hitting the kayak again.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"619\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/5YEP3DORef5jzrgdPWPJTg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_weather_articles_483\/0117c4adac79dc7f27c90e11e33a0d69\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>The shark splashes after hitting the kayak again.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bull sharks are native to Florida and a more aggressive shark species, according to the Florida Fish and <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/wildlife\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Wildlife;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Wildlife<\/a> Conservation Commission.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Original article source:<\/em> <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/earth-space\/monster-bull-shark-bumps-fishermans-kayak-florida\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Video: Florida fisherman has close encounter with 'monster' bull shark that bumps into kayak;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Video: Florida fisherman has close encounter with &#8216;monster&#8217; 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