Mendocino/NorCal bites + Farallones GW + SoCal surge
Key Questions
Where are juvenile great white sharks appearing in California?
Juvenile sharks are swarming Santa Barbara, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach, prompting increased sightings this spring.
What caused the surf contest shutdown in Huntington Beach?
Multiple shark sightings led officials to close ocean waters near the pier and pause a major surf contest until further notice.
What shark encounters occurred at Pismo Beach on May 20?
A great white shark was captured on camera swimming near and between surfers about 300 feet south of the Pismo Pier.
How did drones assist with shark alerts?
A drone pilot alerted surfers at Pismo Beach to a nearby great white, allowing them to exit the water safely.
What is the El Niño forecast for California sharks?
An emerging Super El Niño is expected to keep sharks along the coast longer into summer rather than migrating south.
Are sharks returning to Orange County waters?
Scientists predict a 'sharky summer' with rising juvenile great white sightings in Orange County and surrounding areas.
Was there a chase involving the shark Takeda?
Reports mention a pursuit of the shark Takeda amid other juvenile activity in Southern California waters.
What other sightings have been reported in the area?
Additional sightings include a shark near surfers at Pismo Beach and multiple detections prompting beach closures in Huntington Beach.
Juvenile swarms Santa Barbara/Huntington/Newport; surf contest shutdown; Takeda chase; Pismo May20 sighting, camera encounter, drone alert. El Niño summer forecast.