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local-news1 year ago

Shark Attack in Southern California Leaves Swimmer Injured, Beaches Closed

A shark attack near the 17th Street lifeguard tower in Del Mar, California, left a swimmer hospitalized, prompting an investigation to identify the shark species involved. The victim was rescued by fellow swimmers and is currently recovering. The Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach, is analyzing DNA samples to determine the type of shark. Despite the incident, experts emphasize that such attacks are rare and that sharks and humans are learning to coexist. The beach is expected to reopen if no further shark sightings occur.

local-news1 year ago

Shark Attack in San Diego Injures Swimmer, Closes Beaches

A swimmer was seriously injured in a shark attack at Del Mar City beach in southern California, leading to temporary beach closures. The 46-year-old man, who regularly trains at the beach, suffered significant but non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. Authorities have closed the beach until Tuesday morning and have been unable to locate the shark due to poor water visibility.

local-news1 year ago

Shark Attack Closes Del Mar Beaches After Swimmer Injured

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.

local1 year ago

Shark Attack in Del Mar Leads to Beach Closures

A 46-year-old man was bitten by a shark while swimming in Del Mar, leading to significant but non-life-threatening injuries. Del Mar lifeguards have closed beaches for swimming and surfing for one mile in both directions from the incident site until Tuesday morning. The City of Del Mar is working with experts from the Shark Lab at California State University Long Beach to manage the situation. This is the second shark attack in Del Mar in about a year and a half.