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Heroic Diver Rescues Great White Shark Near Hermosa Beach

4/3/2026

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On April 2, 2026, Kevin Phan rescued a great white shark tangled in a fishing line near Hermosa Beach, California.
He dove into the surf armed with scissors to free the shark.
The incident follows a rise in shark sightings, including a Newport Beach event that prompted an evacuation.
Surfer Vivian Phong-Ngo said the shark was inches from her ankle before she noticed it, and the shark was not located.
Experts warn that peak shark season is just beginning.

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Story summary

On April 2, 2026, Kevin Phan rescued a great white shark tangled in a fishing line near Hermosa Beach, California.
He dove into the surf armed with scissors to free the shark.
The incident follows a rise in shark sightings, including a Newport Beach event that prompted an evacuation.
Surfer Vivian Phong-Ngo said the shark was inches from her ankle before she noticed it, and the shark was not located.
Experts warn that peak shark season is just beginning.