Shark Attack Closes Del Mar Beaches After Swimmer Injured

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A 46-year-old man was bitten by a shark during a group swim in Del Mar, California, leading to the closure of nearly all local beaches for swimming and surfing until Monday morning. The man sustained significant but non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized. The incident occurred about 100 yards from the Del Mar lifeguard headquarters, and nearby beaches like Torrey Pines State Beach and Blacks Beach remained open. The type of shark involved in the attack is unknown.
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