Junior Lifeguard Aide Has Close Shark Encounter in Aptos, Beaches Closed

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Robert Nickelsberg/Getty ImagesIf your summer plans include long days at the beach with the fam, there's a not-zero chance you're concerned about shark attacks. After all, when three people were bitten by sharks in Florida within 90 minutes last June, reports of the bites dominated headlines. And though these situations are extremely rare, you might be wondering how common a shark attack is, what you should do to keep your family safe in the wat…

Junior lifeguard aide has close shark encounter in Aptos, beaches closed

APTOS, Calif. (KRON) -- A junior lifeguard summer program aide had a very close encounter with a great white shark Tuesday morning at Rio Del Mar Beach in Aptos. Just before 11 a.m., a group of Santa Cruz Junior Guards was preparing to enter the ocean to swim around a buoy, according to reports. Children who participate in the program train for ocean safety and environmental awareness. While the buoy was being positioned in the water, the shark …

Shark prompts closure at Seacliff State Beach

By Pk Hattis | Santa Cruz Sentinel APTOS — The shoreline around Seacliff State Beach will close for the next couple of days after a local youth emerged from the water unscathed despite an apparent encounter with a shark. Around 11 a.m. Tuesday, first responders with State Parks and neighboring fire and law enforcement agencies were dispatched to what is known colloquially as the Rio Del Mar Platforms Beach after receiving reports of a shark atta…

Shark encounter prompts closure at Seacliff State Beach

The beach area around Seacliff State Beach will close for 48 hours after a local youth emerged from the water unscathed despite getting bumped by an apparent shark about 100 yards offshore.

Shark contacts swimmer during junior lifeguard event at Rio Del Mar, beach closed

Rio Del Mar State Beach will be closed for a 1-mile stretch, up to Seacliff, for 48 hours due to this incident.

Rio Del Mar State Beach closed for two days following shark encounter, no injuries reported

APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV) - A mile stretch of Rio Del Mar beach is closed due to shark activity. According to California State Parks, the beach was closed due to a shark encounter at Rio Del Mar near Lifeguard Tower 7. The shark was encountered by a youth aide setting a buoy for the Rio Del Mar Junior Lifeguard program 100 yards offshore. The shark had bumped the buoy, coming in contact with the aide and hitting his body with no injury. Lifeguards…