Shark Encounter Log
About This Log
Tracks close shark encounters involving many ocean activities including but not limited to surfers/boogie boarders, swimmers, stand up paddlers, kayakers, snorkelers, spear fisherman
What We Include
Close encounters, equipment contact, bite incidents, water closures, and shark activity affecting people in the ocean.
Recent Reports
Newest reports appear first. Each entry includes date, location, category, ocean user, summary, status, and source when available.
March 26th, 2026
Category: Circling surfer/saw fin near left arm
Ocean user: surfer
Result: Reported 8ft white shark near the surf zone; temporary ocean closure
Source: KTLA News 5
April 4th, 2026 - Middleton Beach, South Australia
Category: Bite/nonfatal attack
Ocean user: surfer
Result: Reported 6ft bronze whaler. 16 year-old bitten on foot/ankle; hospital treatment; no stitches reported
Source: ABC News
April 23rd, 2026 - Huntington Beach
Category: Aggressive sighting
Ocean user: Reported large shark near the surf zone; temporary ocean closure. Source: KTLA News 5
May 20th, 2026 - Pismo Beach
Category: Close encounter / water closure. Ocean user: surfer. Reported large shark near the surf zone; temporary ocean closure. Source: KTLA News 5