The victim, who's identity has not been released, was bitten about a mile and a half off the shore, according to CBSLA.com. A fisherman nearby saw the attack, helped the kayaker onto his boat and tried to control the bleeding. Officials said the victim did not lose a limb.

The condition of the kayaker is still unknown.

Beaches in the Malibu area remained open, according to CBSLA.com.

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Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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