Huntington Beach officials close a roughly two-mile stretch of beach after a reported great white shark sighting Tuesday afternoon, citing aggressive behavior. The Huntington Beach Fire Department says it received a “credible report” of a shark estimated at 10–12 feet circling near a lifeguard tower.
According to local marine safety procedures, the behavior meets the city’s “shark response protocols,” which trigger closures to keep swimmers and surfers away. The Los Angeles Times reports the beach remains closed for 24 hours. The New York Post says the closure covers an area from Seapoint through to the Huntington Beach Pier through Wednesday.
All outlets describe the same incident—an apparent great white shark near a lifeguard tower—while differing slightly on the exact boundaries and duration of the closure. No outlet reports an attack or confirmed tracking beyond the initial sighting. Beachgoers are directed to stay out of the affected area while officials monitor the situation.
