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Huntington Beach Closes After 10-Foot Great White Sighted

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 12:09 AM UTC · How we work

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Huntington Beach Closes Beach

Huntington Beach officials closed a stretch after a 10-12 ft great white shark circled a lifeguard tower.
Officials kept beach closed through Wednesday afternoon and posted warning signs.
California reported great whites this summer as juveniles fled warm Mexican waters during El Niño.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife said fewer than 250 shark bites occurred since 1950.
Scientists say most bites are exploratory, occurring when sharks investigate objects such as kayaks.

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Scientists Record Turtle Nesting

Scientists recorded the first ever sea turtle nesting on Orange County beaches this month.
Nests were documented near Seal Beach and the Huntington Beach Pier.
A whale shark and venomous sea snakes were also sighted along the Southern California coast.
Researchers attribute the sightings to unusually warm ocean temperatures from a strong El Niño and will monitor further changes.

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Huntington Beach Closes Beach

Huntington Beach officials closed a stretch after a 10-12 ft great white shark circled a lifeguard tower.
Officials kept beach closed through Wednesday afternoon and posted warning signs.
California reported great whites this summer as juveniles fled warm Mexican waters during El Niño.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife said fewer than 250 shark bites occurred since 1950.
Scientists say most bites are exploratory, occurring when sharks investigate objects such as kayaks.

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