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Surfer Escapes Great White Shark Amid Ongoing Search

12/25/2025

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On Monday, a California surfer encountered a great white shark near Dillon Beach and was unharmed after the shark damaged his board.
The incident occurred in the Red Triangle, a region known for many great white sharks.
The area is on alert after triathlete Erica Fox disappeared during a nearby swim.
Witnesses reported a large splash after which the search for Fox was suspended.

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Story summary

On Monday, a California surfer encountered a great white shark near Dillon Beach and was unharmed after the shark damaged his board.
The incident occurred in the Red Triangle, a region known for many great white sharks.
The area is on alert after triathlete Erica Fox disappeared during a nearby swim.
Witnesses reported a large splash after which the search for Fox was suspended.