A 66-year-old man was killed by a shark while swimming off the coast of Solana Beach this morning, authorities said. The attack happened at 7:20 a.m. near Fletcher Cove in an area known as Table Tops, said Lt. Phil Brust, a spokesman for San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

Apparently helicopters were flying up and down the coast announcing “FATAL SHARK ATTACK, LEAVE THE WATER NOW.”

Sometimes people ask me whether I’ve ever seen a shark while surfing, or whether I worry about sharks out there. I always shrug it off. This kind of attack is exceedingly rare. And yet, it will make me think twice next time I’m in the water.

Our thoughts go out to his family & friends.

 

2 Responses to Fatal Socal Shark Attack

  1. Nell says:

    It would have been witty if the shark that attacked the triathlete slit the guy into three pieces.

  2. Sharks are scary and can be deadly. As surfer, the least we could do is be vigilant while in the water and be safe always!!!

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