# Extreme Kayak Shark Fishing By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-10-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-kayak-shark-fishing References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=486386&in_page_id=1811) & [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/09/extreme-fishing-hunting-for-sharks-on-a-kayak/) Some might consider them insane, but I would say they are too stupid to be insane. When you are in a kayak, in Alaskan waters, your butt just an inch above water, and you decide to fish for sharks? Sharks that are up to nine feet long, weighing between 400 and 1,000 lbs... at some point, the question of who is fishing for who, arises. Training probably involves running across interstate highways at rush hour. **Implications** - These brave sportsmen set a new world record with this incredibly dangerous activity. As if [shark hunting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaws-fragrance) wasn't scary enough, these fisherman used nothing but [simple rods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-mans-sky-aquarius) and hand-paddled kayaks to get the job done. Surrounded by over 200 [salmon sharks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharkey-temple), which can weigh anywhere between 400 and 1000 pounds, the team achieved warrior status with this incredible feat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Extreme Sport Fishing:** Opportunity for innovation in equipment design and safety measures for extreme sport fishing in risky conditions. - **Eco-tourism:** Potential for eco-tourism industry in Alaskan waters, catering to adventurous travelers seeking unique experiences in nature. - **Sustainable Fishing:** Trend towards sustainable fishing practices in the sport fishing industry, particularly in regards to targeting large predatory fishes like sharks. ### Where This Applies - **Sport Fishing:** Innovative equipment design and safety measures for extreme sport fishing can help drive growth in the sport fishing industry. - **Tourism:** Opportunity for tourism industry to capitalize on eco-tourism trend in Alaskan waters, offering unique experiences for adventurous travelers. - **Sustainable Fisheries:** Growing trend towards sustainable fishing practices presents an opportunity for the sport fishing industry to embrace more responsible environmental practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Lightweight Origami Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-kayak-black-edition.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleseater-kayak.md) - [Featherweight Folding Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-folding-kayak.md) - [Collapsible Carbon Fiber Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packable-kayak.md) - [Blacked-Out Origami Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-kayak-1.md) - [Connected Boat Trolling Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-force-kraken.md) - [Hybrid Inflatable Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isle-the-switch.md) - [Underwater Jetpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kikfin.md) - [All-in-One Fishing System](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worming-catch-and-capture.md)