That brings us to the question, do sharks attack paddle boarders? Yes, absolutely. It's not only paddle boarders that sharks will go after, either. Kayakers, swimmers, or just about anyone in the ocean could become a target.

Do sharks bite paddle boards?

In full honesty, sharks can and sometimes do attack paddle boarders, especially if you are in an area where sharks have been sighted in the past. There are several reasons for this and it certainly varies from case to case, but it's something you should keep in mind.

Can sharks attack kayaks?

Though they are rare, true shark attacks on kayaks do happen. ... The only fatalities in that period were Malibu, California, paddlers Tamara McAllister and Roy Stoddard, who may have paddled into an area where sharks were feeding and been confused with prey.