By SDCN Editor
Del Mar, CA–In response to a shark incident Sunday morning, Del Mar lifeguards have closed beaches for swimming and surfing.
The incident occurred around 9 a.m. about 100 yards offshore from the Beach Safety Center at 17th Street.
The victim, a 46-year-old man, sustained significant but not life-threatening injuries, including bites to the torso, left arm, and hand. He was transported by ambulance to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla for medical attention.
The man was part of a group of about a dozen ocean swimmers who regularly train in Del Mar.
Following protocols established by the California Marine Safety Chiefs Association and the Shark Lab at California State University Long Beach, lifeguards have posted signs and closed Del Mar beaches for swimming and surfing one mile in both directions from the incident site, roughly from 6th Street to North Beach. Neighboring jurisdictions have also been notified.
The water closure will remain in effect through 9 a.m. on June 4, ensuring the safety of all beachgoers while authorities monitor the situation.
