California Great White Shark Attack - A surfer in his 50s became the victim of a California great white shark attack Sunday and fortunately survived. According to state officials, the attack occurred at a beach in the Central California coast.
The man sustained minor injuries following the California great white shark attack. He was able to paddle himself to shore thus surviving, according to Supervising State Park Ranger Robert Colligan.
The 11:30 a.m. California great white shark attack reportedly took place at the Sand Spit Beach in Montana De Oro State Park, located just west of San Luis Obispo.
The victim who was surfing with a friend was only one of several surfers in the water at the time, Colligan added.
"From what eyewitnesses said, the shark came up from underneath and hit him," said Colligan.
He added that witnesses of the California great white shark attack described the animal as being 8 to 10 feet long.
The unidentified victim reportedly lives in the San Luis Obispo area was bitten on the right hip. Thankfully, a medic happened to visit and pass by the beach at the time of the California great white shark attack. He immediately treated the injury until more help could arrive, Colligan said.
The surfer was later flown to a local hospital for treatment, according to CBS Local.
Following the California great white shark attack, the beach remained open. However, signs will reportedly be posted for three days to warn the public, said Colligan.
If another shark sighting occurs, the signs will remain up for another three days, reports the Associated Press.
Sharks are usually spotted several times a year as they are native to the area. Colligan said however that incidents like the recent California great white shark attack are rare.
In 2003, a woman swimming with seals was killed by a shark. The incident occurred about 10 miles south of the most recent attack.
For more updates on this report on the California great white shark attack, check out KSBY for the follow-up of their crew on scene.
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