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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Waymo autonomous vehicles operate across 65 square miles inside I-285 and have been involved in six incidents with Atlanta Public School buses since May. Waymo issued a recall because of their cars briefly stopping or slowing down before continuing forward while a bus was stopped and flashing its lights. (Courtesy of Atlanta Public Schools)

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