Seacliff State Beach will be closed temporarily due to a reported shark encounter. A youth aide participating in the Rio Del Mar Junior Lifeguard program encountered what appeared to be a shark while swimming about 100 yards offshore. Witnesses estimated the shark to be around 6-8 feet long. First responders were dispatched but the situation was resolved without further incident. To ensure safety, the beach will be closed until 11 a.m. Thursday and the closure will extend a mile in both directions from the incident location. Local waters are known for attracting juvenile sharks in summer.
Witnesses estimated the shark involved in the incident was approximately 6-8 feet long, showcasing the presence of larger predators in local waters during peak months.
State Parks decided to close Seacliff State Beach until Thursday morning, extending the closure a mile in both directions for public safety following the incident.
The youth aide, who was part of the Rio Del Mar Junior Lifeguard program, described the moment when a shark crashed into their swim buoy while they were 100 yards offshore.
Local experts noted that waters near New Brighton and Seacliff state beaches have gained a reputation for attracting juvenile sharks during the warmer months.
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