Surfer killed by unknown species of shark in California
“State Parks expresses its deepest sympathy to the family of the victim,” their statement read.
His name hasn't been released but Santa Cruz Sheriff’s deputies said the surfer's family have been notified about his untimely death. One mile north and south of the shark attack will be closed for the next five days following the surfing tragedy. Signage posted in the wake of his death states that the attack took place within 100 yards off shore.
The beach is closed every day from 11 am to 5 pm to stop the shoreline from being overrun with visitors during theA Monterey Bay drone photographer Eric Mailander saw dozens of great white sharks swimming near the shoreline recently, reportsOn Saturday morning, he saw 15 of them - but he told the publication none of them were acting aggressively.
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