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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Students line up after school for school buses at Sequoyah Middle School in Doraville on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. The school’s principal told teachers not to talk to students about ICE, and teachers and activists are pushing back. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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