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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Cooling towers for Units 4 and 3 are seen at Plant Vogtle, operated by Georgia Power Co., in east Georgia's Burke County near Waynesboro, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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