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SunSeeker

(51,377 posts)
Thu Jun 16, 2016, 12:11 PM Jun 2016

Shark population off Huntington Beach increases dramatically

“I’ve seen more white sharks this year than I have in the previous 30,” said Lt. Claude Panis of the Huntington Beach Fire Department’s Marine Safety Division.

Prior to 2015, authorities never had to keep the public out of the waters off Huntington Beach because of shark activity. Since then, however, there have been three closures, including one earlier this month after several large sharks were seen in the water about 150 yards off of the coast.
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A woman swimming off Newport Beach was bitten by a shark on Memorial Day and survived. While it’s unclear what species bit the woman, Lowe said it was most likely an adult great white over 10 feet long, based on the severity and size of the swimmer’s wounds.


http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-0615-shark-huntington-beach-snap-story.html
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Shark population off Huntington Beach increases dramatically (Original Post) SunSeeker Jun 2016 OP
While sharks rarely bite people elljay Jun 2016 #1
Yup, that appears to be what happened to the woman who was bit. SunSeeker Jun 2016 #2
Revenge of Sharknado? flamingdem Jun 2016 #3
Good. LeftyMom Jun 2016 #4

elljay

(1,178 posts)
1. While sharks rarely bite people
Thu Jun 16, 2016, 01:57 PM
Jun 2016

they do seem to love the surfboards, which is a problem because surfing is a big activity in Huntington Beach.

SunSeeker

(51,377 posts)
2. Yup, that appears to be what happened to the woman who was bit.
Thu Jun 16, 2016, 02:03 PM
Jun 2016

Once the shark realized it was not biting down on a tasty seal, it released its grip. But by then the damage was done. Fortunately, she survived her massive injuries.

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