Shark Encounter Log

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Tracks close shark encounters involving many ocean activities including but not limited to surfers/boogie boarders, swimmers, stand up paddlers, kayakers, snorkelers, spear fisherman

Close encounters, equipment contact, bite incidents, water closures, and shark activity affecting people in the ocean.

Newest reports appear first. Each entry includes date, location, category, ocean user, summary, status, and source when available.

Category: Close encounter / water closure. Ocean user: surfer. Reported large shark near the surf zone; temporary ocean closure. Source: