{"id":420701,"date":"2026-05-01T20:30:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T20:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/420701\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T20:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T20:30:11","slug":"swimmers-flee-as-great-white-spotted-feasting-along-packed-california-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/420701\/","title":{"rendered":"Swimmers flee as great white spotted feasting along packed California beach"},"content":{"rendered":"

A great white shark<\/a> up to 10ft long shut down a California beach after it was seen feasting on a sea lion carcass just off the coast.<\/p>\n

Part of Huntington Beach was closed for 48 hours on Wednesday from 10am after lifeguards spotted the predator near Sunset Beach.<\/p>\n

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At about 10 a.m., lifeguards spotted the predator near Sunset Beach, where it thrashed in the surf and displayed aggressive behavior close to shore. Mohsin \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n

\"Officials<\/p>\n

Officials wasted no time, shutting down the water for a mile in both directions from North Pacific Avenue and 12th Street for a full 48 hours. AP<\/p>\n

The beast was seen thrashing in the surf and displayed aggressive behavior close to shore, according to the Huntington Beach Fire Department Marine Safety Division.<\/p>\n

Officials wasted no time, shutting down the water for a mile in both directions from North Pacific Avenue and 12th Street for a full 48 hours.<\/p>\n

In an Instagram<\/a> announcement, they cautioned that, in addition to the inherent danger posed by a great white shark in the area, the risk increases when they are actively feeding on large prey.
Fortunately, no injuries or close calls were reported.<\/p>\n

Beachgoers were urged to obey posted closure signs and check with lifeguards as needed.<\/p>\n

Experts have been warning that shark sightings<\/a> on the Southern California coast are becoming more frequent, and insane footage of them swimming inches from surfers illustrates the danger.<\/p>\n

In what seems to be drone footage posted April 15, an individual on a purple board with a paddle in hand is riding a small wave at Manhattan Beach.<\/p>\n

\"Officials<\/p>\n

Officials cautioned that, in addition to the inherent danger posed by a great white shark in the area, the risk increases when they are actively feeding on large prey. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images<\/p>\n

\"Experts<\/p>\n

Experts have been warning that shark sightings on the Southern California coast are becoming more frequent. Ho New<\/p>\n

Right before the wave ride, one can see a shark lurking<\/a> right beneath the water\u2019s surface directly underneath the surfer.<\/p>\n

Southern California is an ideal spot for young sharks, with suitable water temperature and ample prey.<\/p>\n

Recent encounters are already raising concerns along the coast.<\/p>\n

In Newport Beach, ocean access was temporarily halted<\/a> in March after a surfer spotted a shark gliding beneath her, circling just below her board.<\/p>\n

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