Video posted to social media shows a shark swimming close to shore.
A surfer in Manhattan Beach caught more than just waves recently. Video posted to social media shows a shark swimming close to shore.
Monday, October 19, 2026 12:04AM
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. () — A surfer in Manhattan Beach caught more than just waves recently.
Video posted to social media shows a shark swimming close to shore. Its dorsal fin is clearly visible as it glides through the water.
It’s unclear what type of shark was spotted, but the surfer who captured the video on Friday says it’s the first one he’s ever seen in Manhattan Beach.
Several shark species are commonly found in local waters, including juvenile great white sharks.
Experts say warmer waters from this season’s El Niño are attracting unusual sea creatures across the Southern California coast.
Two historic sea turtle nests discovered in Southern California have been confirmed to belong to two different endangered olive ridley sea turtles.
Two rare olive ridley sea turtle nests were recently discovered in Southern California — the first time the species has ever been documented on the West Coast.
Hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, marlin and rare devil rays have also been appearing off the SoCal coast. Experts say sea temperatures farther south have become too warm for some species to remain in their typical habitats.
El Niño conditions off the coast are bringing a host of unusual sea creatures to Southern California.
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