Southern California beach closes after sighting of great white shark ‘exhibiting aggressive behavior’

A two-mile stretch of Huntington Beach has been shut down following reports of a large great white shark displaying aggressive behavior near a lifeguard tower. Authorities confirmed the sighting as credible, prompting an immediate closure of the area frequented by surfers and swimmers. The city’s marine safety protocols classify such activity as a serious concern, leading to heightened precautions. Beachgoers are advised to stay out of the water until further notice.

Two-mile stretch of Huntington Beach closed after sighting at location popular with surfers and swimmersA popular southern California beach was closed after a great white shark was reportedly spotted “exhibiting aggressive behavior” on Tuesday afternoon.The Huntington Beach fire department said there was a “credible report” of a 10-12ft great white shark circling near a lifeguard tower, which is considered aggressive behavior according to the city’s marine safety division’s “shark response protocols”. Continue reading...