Swimmers notified of shark sightings off Huntington Beach
Lifeguards are notifying swimmers about two sharks recently spotted by fishermen off Huntington Beach. The two juvenile sharks were briefly caught by the fishermen but freed themselves by biting through the lines and returning to the ocean, Huntington Beach Lifeguards posted on Instagram. “These sightings remind us that the sea is their home, and we share these waters with marine life of all kinds,” the post read. The Huntington Beach Fire Department Marine Safety Division has requested assistance from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to conduct patrol checks. Officials have also collaborated with HB-1 Police helicopter to perform a flyover of the area. No sharks were observed during these checks but the area will continue to be monitored with increased patrols, HB Lifeguards stated. The Lifeguards offered the following shark safety tips to minimize risk: Swim, surf, or dive with other people, and don’t move too far away from assistance Stay out of the water at dawn, dusk, and night, when some sharks may move inshore to feed Do not enter the water if you have open wounds or are bleeding in any