An urgent warning has been issued for beachgoers in Monterey Bay, California, to stay out of the water after multiple great white sharks, including a 14-16 foot adult, were spotted swarming off picturesque coastlines. The advisory follows reports of a seal bite and numerous sightings near Lovers Point Beach and Marina State Beach.
A scenic stretch of California's Monterey Bay coastline has become a hotspot for great white sharks, prompting urgent warnings for beachgoers to avoid the water. Authorities advised swimmers and surfers to steer clear of Lovers Point Beach in Pacific Grove after reports of a seal being bitten, leaving blood in the water. While beaches remain open, water activities are discouraged. Days prior, drone footage from Sanctuary Cruises revealed five great white sharks—four juveniles and an enormous adult female estimated at 14-16 feet—prowling roughly 200 yards off Sanctuary Beach Resort in Marina. This discovery followed increased shark activity reports. Another incident at Marina State Beach saw a great white suddenly launch itself out of the ocean, leading California State Parks to issue a shark advisory. Officials warn that fall is a particularly active time for great white sharks along the Central Coast, though these sightings do not necessarily indicate unusual shark behavior or targeting of humans.
