Great White Shark Forces Temporary Closure of Huntington Beach
A great white shark sighting off the coast of Huntington Beach, California, led to a temporary closure of a section of the Pacific Ocean. The shark, estimated to be 9 to 10 feet long, was seen feeding on a sea lion carcass near Sunset Beach, prompting city officials to close the water for 48 hours. This incident follows a similar closure during a surf competition due to another shark sighting. While shark sightings are common in California, attacks are rare, with only 11 documented incidents in Orange County since 1950. 
