OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished17:40 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished17:40 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Southern California beach closes after sighting of great white shark ‘exhibiting aggressive behavior’”
“Two-mile stretch of Huntington Beach closed after sighting at location popular with surfers and swimmers”
Two-mile stretch of Huntington Beach closed after shark sighting
Key points
- A 10-12 ft great white shark was reported circling near a lifeguard tower.
- Officials considered the behavior aggressive and closed a two-mile beach area.
- Warning signs were posted and visitors were notified by the fire department.
- Experts say humans shouldn’t be alarmed; shark incidents are rare in California.
- Shark incidents in California since 1950 total fewer than 250, with fewer than 20 fatal.
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