Southern California beach closes after sighting of great white shark ‘exhibiting aggressive behavior’

A popular beach in Southern California was closed after a great white shark was reportedly spotted exhibiting aggressive behavior on Tuesday afternoon. The Huntington Beach Fire Department confirmed a credible report of a 10-12ft great white shark circling near a lifeguard tower, which is considered aggressive behavior according to the city’s marine safety division’s shark response protocols.

Officials closed a two-mile stretch of beach near the tower between Seapoint and the Huntington Beach Pier through Wednesday afternoon. Workers have posted warning signs and notified visitors about the closure.