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Dead Leopard Sharks Found in La Jolla, Investigation Underway

4/13/2026

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Dead leopard sharks were discovered along the La Jolla beachside trail, raising concerns about human involvement.
Emily Dean (TikTok user) shared the incident and alerted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which is investigating.
Brent Fish from Birch Aquarium says loss of these juvenile sharks could disrupt the local ecosystem.
Authorities urge reporting of wildlife after dead birds along San Diego County’s shoreline were linked to toxic plankton blooms.

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Story summary

Dead leopard sharks were discovered along the La Jolla beachside trail, raising concerns about human involvement.
Emily Dean (TikTok user) shared the incident and alerted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which is investigating.
Brent Fish from Birch Aquarium says loss of these juvenile sharks could disrupt the local ecosystem.
Authorities urge reporting of wildlife after dead birds along San Diego County’s shoreline were linked to toxic plankton blooms.