Shark: Welcome to sharklife, I'm sharku. On today's episode we try to catch the illusive boat seal.

Taku, this was by far your best video ever! Hands down......nothing close. It had so many emotional ups and downs. Truly the bigger the bait the bigger the fish philosophy was soooo true, hilarious that most if not all those monsters were not even hooked! They just refused to let go!!!🤣 Thank you so much for the ride.....ARIGATO😁

I was out there with you guys in my 18’ whaler. After you guys left, the GW followed me and circled my boat. Im guessing it was attracted by the blood from the ling cods I bled. I snagged the GW and got spooled. My daughter was screaming with joy as it was a chance of a life time to see one ten feet away. I puckered up in my boat. I can not imagine being on a kayak. Be safe!

I would be terrified being in a kayak with a Great White circling me. Glad your ok.

You're fortunate to have a friend like Adam. What a solid guy.

The two that got away 🤷‍♀️ holyshit, and the great white shark + you landed that huge ling! What a ride, ty for bringing us along 🙏 👊 and another one!

Hey taku, Would you ever consider going into a cooking competition like masterchef or something like that or KZfaq is the life for you?

I'm 21 mins in and so far poor Taku has Lost not 1 but 2 monster fish Been stalked by a shark Broken his water bottle and his measuring board BUT HE LANDED A HUGE PB LINGCOD MAKING IT ALL WORTH IT Love the longer videos Taku. Keep up the great work :)

Always such a pleasure seeing you gut and filleting a fish; a sharp knife, neat and skillful and so tidy - thank you Taku 🙏🏼🙌🏼

Am I the only one screaming at the screen “there is a NET right behind you, bro!!!” Lol.

Bro nothing gets the heart pumping like rolling around in a small craft knowing a shark can end you at anytime I love it.

Your videos kick ass . Raw and true . Thank you brother . You guys remained super chill in the presence of the great white

Love the authentic vibe of your videos including the screaming neighborhood kids and barking dogs when you were breaking down the ling cod!

Congrats on taking me down in the first ever “beat die hard” challenge. Looking forward to the cook portion in part 2!

Duuuuuuuuuude, this is one action-packed episode!!! I was vicariously watching all my "catch and releases" and omg that great white shark 🦈 😭 congratulations on your PB! Let's go for bigger this/next year!

Props to that first Lingcod for using all it had to break loose - gnawed on that bait right into the boat and said..."so long sucker - I'm OUT ;O" Great video as usual!

I'm always grateful when you show your fillet techniques!! You do such an amazing job! Can't wait to see how you cook all these different parts up!

I was fishing with NickFish and he had told me about this incident… I was patiently waiting for you to post this video. Amazing footage… it’s unfortunate that you weren’t recording when jaws decided to breach. None the less it was an amazing video Taku. Glad you guys were able to remain safe.

Watched Adam's video first,so I knew about your meet and greet with the great while shark. I'm glad to see you both came through it unscathed. Congrats on your PB lingcod.

I really love it when this guy cuts into a fish, very solid, smooth, and realistic 🙏🙏

That has to be the most action packed video you ever shot! Epic.

Man I was so mad you loss the other two big ones in the beginning but boy I jumped for joy when you finally caught the third one. I love this channel

Wow congrats on your new PB. And real life jaws in the making, count your blessings. glad your safe so we can continue to watch these great videos.

Once in a lifetime experience eh!? Hopefully:) Amazing job managing the fish, the shark, and the camera! Thanks for a great adventure.

Wow. That is an enormous fish. I'm glad you and Adam are safe!

I don't fish but I love watching your videos. This was great, I enjoyed the journey so many emotions joy/excitement when catching the lingcod and well as frustration when losing one and also nervousness because of the shark. Quality videos! Keep 'em coming!

DUDE! You have just proved patience is key and percieverance!!

Sick video Taku. LOVED it! Can’t wait to see what you cook with that lingcod!

My man Bruce said “fish are friends not food” 😂 love the vids Taku glad you’re safe!

this is your most funniest video yet Taku. :) i couldn't stop laughing watching you lose the fishes.

Scary! incredible footage of the GW! Nice Fish too! thanks for sharing! Always a great watch, take care and stay safe.

I enjoyed watching your video and how you gave thanks to the fish and appreciated your catch. The excitement of the GW shark would be a lot to handle, especially in a kayak where you are so low to the water. Loved watching you prepare the fish too. Thanks for great content.

The best ever video you have made. I’m really looking forward to the follow up videos.

Monster fish and outstanding prep technique. Well done Tako!

Saw Adam's video first and dang that's one big shark! Glad you made it out of the water ok. Thank you for sharing

5:55, when that fish dropped. I felt that in my soul. But bro glad y'all came out of that safe. Also thanks for these, absolutely amazing for these holiday prep days when I need something.

As a fisherman, I felt the pain when you lost that first Lingcod

Great video! Try to remember to NEVER stand up in your kayak (not even for a few seconds) when a shark is around. They are fast as hell and can quickly bump your kayak and toss you out. We had a couple kayaks attacked and destroyed in Northern California Coastline this year. Also, the king cod thrashing in the water draws sharks in too. Smartest move was NOT bleeding out the fish. Congratulations on your catch! 👍😎🎣💦

i swear this is the best channel on YT going to miss this guy whens hes wokring on big time cable

*Huge great white shark!* Keeps fishing from tiny kayak

That was truly a Day of Monsters!! You managed to get some great video of the shark! Well done in what must have been a crazy stressful few minutes. I gotta say I think a big Lingcod is about as close as any of us will come to seeing a real life dragon !! They are intense looking beasts!! Also your knife work is pure artistry!! I first noticed it on your Alaskan videos and this one was no exception!! Thanks for all the awesome content!!

Best fishing video ever! Thanks for sharing

Here I thought this was a G rated show. To hear Taku cursing like a pirate. LOL

Outdoor Chef love your video and recipes again. Thanks for Everything you you do!! Happy New Year. To You and your Wife and Family

Whats up Taku? Long time, first time. Action packed video 📹. Lots of Cod action, shark action, and your are deadly with that water bottle!

Such a fun episode to watch! 👍🏾

Taku to Adam: you don't have fish in the water do you? While Taku continues to fish while shark circles kayak 🤣🤔 Btw great shark footage

That was a crazy day! Thanks for sharing all technics and this content with us.

Nice Ling! Glad that GWS left you alone. Awesome video!

What a great clip this is, it's got it all. It's creepy how sharks stalk yaks from behind, many kayak fisherman don't even see them, but drone footage reveals it. I've been stalked by a huge hammerhead, scary stuff. I once had a small hammerhead jump from the side of the boat into my yak, I put my feet behind my head in a flash like a yoga master. Loved the way this fish was broken down, great stuff.

Great catch! Awesome great white encounter! I’ve watched your documentary twice….so far 🙏🏻

Love it! Whew that Shark 🦈 tho. Beautiful sighting but boy that must be heart wreaching haha! Always looking forward to your downloads! Ty so much

That gopro footage you got of the shark was so close and clear it was like it was out of a nature documentary! You're brave asf for putting the camera in the water like that lol I would have been too busy wetting myself 🤣🤣

What a fun video! Losing those two and landing that monster was a roller coaster of emotion.

So many gws off the cali coast… surprised there aren’t more attacks. Stay safe Taku! Scout & Roo say hi! 👋

What a journey!!! One for the books for sure

Catching fish without hooking it was amazing. Those lingcods are insane and aggressive. What an epic and dangerous day. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy cooking those up.

Dang that huge ling cod splashing around would have made me paranoid of attracting the great white again lol. Awesome catch, and glad you're both safe!

now thats gotta be the craziest fishing day ive watched in awhile!

That made your and my day. I thought you were going to give up but it was MAGICAL!!!!!😁😁😁🤜🤛

I'm behind on your video's, but I always watch them all. The GW footage was amazing, and congrats on your PB Ling! If your serious about getting into hunting, I'd love to be your personal guide/host here in the middle of the bourbon trail in Kentucky.

What a day! Catching your p.b. pitbull fish and then coming face to face with the Great Man in a gray suit. What a day! Nice video to end the year with. I'm looking forward to next year's episodes.

Taku, I watched Adams's video yesterday and that brought up a subject I have always wondered about. Sharks and Seals while Yak fishing. Bleeding and having the fish on a stringer over the side. I'm surprised you guys aren't robbed by seals and stocked by more sharks but this was the first time I have seen it happen. Good underwater shot too!! That really was a nice fish and watching you filet a fish is art!!

Super job! Net jobs were a spectacular relief!

Amamzing video. The underwater shots of the shark were incredible. Too bad you weren't able to catch that breach. Would love to see you do a knife centric video in the future. I know you have done several Amazon knife reviews. I think it would be very interesting to see you show us each of your knives, what you use them for, how you care for them, and how you sharpen them. Keep up the good work!

Woooowwww!!!!! Amazing video ! Your heart must of been racing!

That thing was huge!! I Wonder if you can zoom in on the reflection from your shades and see the breach!

What a great episode!!!

That net behind you looks helpful!!! 😂 Awesome video keep them coming!!!

Ohhhhh wow speechless brotha sometimes that’s just the way it goes down. Keep on slayin taku

Great video Taku echoing others. Can't wait to see how you cook eggs and liver. Maybe some eggs with the liver? Or cream cheese on crackers and marinated eggs on top. That lings head is big enough for two pots of hot and sour soup. Like you said, use back bone for the stock. Mouth is watering. Thank you again.

Great video, had me on the edge of my seat all 37 minutes.

What an amazing video re: near miss on that ling. One of your best ever. The funniest part is you had a huge net right behind you. We've all been there my friend.. Fishing in Alaska a few years ago -- slow day, I hooked the only halibut that day, got it to the boat (smallish 25#) and my fishing buddy messed around trying to get a perfect gaff shot for almost a minute and it popped the hook at the boat.

The enthusiasm, the excitement, the chaos.

wow, what a great video! Taku! great stuff bro. I have had a shark on a few times, and it is absolutely terrifying, and it wasn't a great white... When sharks show up, time to get out! I can't believe you lost two nice looking lings... and let another one go. But the one you kept looks fantastic, was hoping to see you cook it. I usually do a fishing trip every year, and I never know what to do with the ling cooking wise, I usually end up making tacos with them. Thanks for the great vid man!

That certainly was an epic and intense adventure. Great catch, with the ling cod. Cheers, Taku and Jocelyn! #TakuTuesday ✌️

Very good content, whole fish is eaten, no wastage. Also great explanation on bleeding the fish, it’s the right thing to do

Much love. Good decision on not bleeding that fish with the great white around. Your the best chef ...I have not resources to cook like that . would love to taste all those parts....

When I was a kid we were ling fishing off the east end of San Juan island in Washington in a 16' StarCraft when a pod of killer whales approached, dorsal fins out of the water, coming straight for us. They swam around and under our boat and carried on their way. Talk about intimidating. They were way bigger than the boat. Nice lings btw. Great vid

Really awesome video bro. That’s was an adrenaline rush lol. The lingcod- shark. 😂👍

I can't wait to see what will be made with this amazing fish!

That couldn't have worked out more perfect. A nice long and you kept the bait. Those green ling are really good eating. Nice fish

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥episode Taku, dam that shark was scary!! Can’t wait to see what u do with that long. Cheers Brotha from Fresno 👊🏼😎🤙🏼

That was a crazy video! Shark was obviously cool to see but I liked the fillet job at the end. I usually only do the salmon like that but definitely going to start filleting my lings your way 👍🏼 Thanks!

Whaaaaat a vid bro loved every moment

This is one of my favorite video...great job on the shark n pb

Damm my boy....this episode was Exiting! The Shark the Catch!...it had it all....👍🏻

Crazy stuff! Glad you guys are ok!

Damn Taku...the second drop had me screaming dude! I was for sure diving in after that fish.

Love your Channel Taku. As a nw fishermen and deep water guide my only advice is to use the net on lingcod and black cod they go crazy by the boat. I feel for ya buddy . Those were 2 great lings

Hi Taku, new to the channel after seeing you on Adam's channel. We have to get his subscribers up!! Please be careful oput there with the great whites!!

Taku were you guys at Bean hollow? It's known to be VERY sharky!! A friend of mine got hit there several years ago. Blasted him from below and blew him off his yak, then grabbed the kayak and started chewing on the bow. Spun him around several times then came back and hit the kayak again all the while he was hanging on for dear life. Then it slashed at his paddle and ripped it off the cord. When he got in the yak it circled then disappeared for good. He had an 18" bite mark in his hull. Another friend saw it happen and he said it looked like a bass blowing up a topwater bait! A couple other friends have had drive bye there. There have been several attacks there. Great fishing, but... I don't fish there. Can't get rid of the jaws tune in my head when I'm out there. Glad you guys weren't attacked. I think when they cruise around you like that they are more curious than in an attack mode. Great underwater footage! Seems like the aggressive ones come and blast you from below, and you never see it coming. My buddy said he literally felt the push of water lift him right before it blasted him, then bang and he was in the water. No time to panic, just react... And on a brighter note, hell of a nice ling you got! Those hitchhikers are always dicey to land. Hell of a day to finish the year on eh?

This was the most stressful episode ever 🤣. I felt your pain all the way!!!

Yeah Adam is right on . Taku you were feeding him he wants another, lol. Glad your safe bro.

I just watched the greatest Outdoor Chef Life video ever! Taku was in Japan and was asked to show native Japanese sushi chefs how to make "American" sushi. Those guys jaws about fell through the floor when Taku pulled out the cream cheese. But in the end, the restaurant put his creations on their menu.

Duuuuude get rid of that yellow kayak! That is the most attractive color for sharks. They see different shades of gray but yellow stands out like neon to them. Love the vids I’m trying to make vids now. Maybe I’ll see you on the water out here in cali!!

You have some real good video quality going on

That was so freakin cool to watch and what a massive fish you caught!

Awesome day, I love the Roe too!

Nice catch’s! I’m going to try using that big bait next time! Awesome video!