Southern California Beach Closes After Shark Sightings

Southern California Beach Closes After Shark Sightings
A cyclist with a trailer for children passes a "Beach Closed" sign in a file photo. Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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A shoreline in Orange County, California, was closed Nov. 5 after beachgoers reported “aggressive shark activity.”

City officials closed Sunset Beach shoreline and ocean in Huntington Beach, a 1.5-mile stretch mostly used by locals for sun and surf, Sunday afternoon after investigations into a beached whale led to shark reports, according to a city press release posted on social media.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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