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A California surfer lately survived a harrowing encounter with a shark that “exhibited aggressive habits,” officers mentioned.
The Sunday encounter close to T-Road Seaside in San Clemente, California, prompted town to shut the seashore “on account of confirmed aggressive shark habits.”
“The seashores stay open, however water entry will stay closed till 8 p.m. Monday pending no new shark sightings,” town mentioned in an announcement.
The surfer, Evan Garcia, confirmed FOX 11 the chunk mark on his surfboard, measuring almost a foot in diameter.
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Surfer Evan Garcia instructed FOX 11 he encountered an aggressive shark. (iStock / FOX 11 Los Angeles)
He mentioned a younger shark, about 4 toes lengthy, knocked him off his board whereas he was within the water.
Garcia instructed the outlet that after the encounter, he alerted a lifeguard and confirmed him the surfboard. After confirming the chunk mark by a shark knowledgeable, officers ordered everybody out of the water.
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The chunk mark on Garcia’s surfboard was nearly a foot in diameter. (FOX 11 Los Angeles)
“When that factor hit me from beneath, I knew instantly it was a shark. There are individuals who have been harm by sharks. And I am so fortunate it solely hit my board,” Garcia instructed FOX 11.
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The shark incident befell at T-Road Seaside in San Clemente, California. (FOX 11 Los Angeles)
No additional particulars concerning the incident are recognized at the moment.
Bradford Betz is a Fox Information Digital reporter overlaying crime, political points and extra.
California surfer talks about his encounter with aggressive sharks
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