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A California surfer not too long ago survived a harrowing encounter with a shark who was displaying “aggressive habits,” officers mentioned.
The Sunday encounter within the neighborhood of T-Avenue Seaside in San Clemente, California prompted town to shut the seashore “as a consequence of confirmed aggressive shark habits.”
“The seashores will stay open, however water entry will stay closed till 8 p.m. Monday, pending no further shark sightings,” town mentioned in a discover.
The surfer, Evan Garcia, confirmed FOX 11 the chew mark on his surfboard, measuring almost a foot in diameter.
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Surfer Evan Garcia informed FOX 11 that he encountered an aggressive shark. (iStock / FOX 11 Los Angeles)
He mentioned a juvenile shark, measuring round 4 to 6 toes, knocked him off his board whereas he was within the water.
Garcia informed the outlet he notified a lifeguard after the encounter and confirmed him the surfboard. After confirming the chew mark with a shark knowledgeable, officers ordered everybody out of the water.
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The chew mark on Garcia’s surfboard measured almost a foot in diameter. (FOX 11 Los Angeles)
“When that factor hit me from under, I knew instantly that it was a shark. There’s individuals on the market who’ve been injured by sharks. And I am so fortunate that it solely acquired my board,” Garcia informed FOX 11.
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The shark incident occurred at T-Avenue Seaside in San Clemente, California. (FOX 11 Los Angeles)
No further particulars concerning the incident are recognized presently.
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California surfer opens up about encountering aggressive shark
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