A 46-year-old ocean swimmer was attacked by a shark north of San Diego on Sunday morning. Water access will remain blocked until later in the week.
A 46-year-old man — a member of a group of ocean swimmers who regularly train in the waters north of San Diego — was attacked by a shark Sunday morning in Del Mar, prompting officials in the beach city to block water access until later in the week. The attack happened around 9 a.m. Sunday in the ocean off 17th Street in Del Mar, city officials said in a statement.
The victim, who was bitten in the torso, left arm and hand, was transported to a local hospital, officials said, where he was being treated for injuries they described as significant but not likely life-threatening. After the attack, lifeguards began posting signs barring swimmers and surfers from getting into the water at beaches within one mile in either direction from where the incident happened. The water closure, officials said, will stay in effect until 9 a.m. Tuesday.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Shark bites swimmer in Del Mar, beaches closedA 46-year-old man was sent to the hospital after being bitten by a shark in Del Mar around 9 a.m. on Sunday, prompting Del Mar lifeguards to close beaches for…
Read more »
Swimmer suffers 'significant' injury in shark attack in Del Mar; beaches closed as precautionThe shark attack occurred around 9 a.m. as a group of ocean swimmers were about 100 yards offshore near the main lifeguard tower
Read more »
Shark attacks swimmer in Del MarThe 46-year-old man suffered bites to his torso, left arm, and hand, officials said.
Read more »
San Diego Police searching for Del Mar Heights burglar who stole jewelry worth $85KNew bill would require all school districts to implement policies prohibiting or regulating smartphone use on campus.
Read more »
Sharks coaching search: Could an ex-Shark bring stability back to San Jose?NHL: San Jose Sharks are searching for their fourth head coach in five years
Read more »
'Aggressive shark behavior' closes ocean access in San ClementeA shark knocked a surfer off their board on Sunday night in San Clemente, prompting ocean access closures.
Read more »