2 Sharks Reported Off Huntington Beach Coast

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA — Lifeguards are notifying swimmers about two juvenile sharks spotted recently by fishermen off the coast of Huntington Beach.

The two sharks were briefly caught by the fishermen but freed themselves by biting through the lines and returning to the ocean, Huntington Beach lifeguards said on Instagram.

"These sightings remind us that the sea is their home, and we share these waters with marine life of all kinds," the post red.

The Huntington Beach Fire Department Marine Safety Division has requested assistance from the state's Department of Fish and Wildlife to conduct patrol checks.

Officials have also collaborated with HB-1 Police helicopter to perform a flyover of the area.

No sharks were observed during these checks but the area will continue to be monitored with increased patrols, HB Lifeguards stated.

While it was not immediately known what kind of sharks were found in the water, the bodies of decapitated great white sharks have been littering the California coast as a part of an illegal shark fishing game, according to a previous report.

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State wildlife officials have long been battling shark fishing, the report said. Violators against the protected species who are caught will face up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine.

It was not immediately known if the fishermen on the boat were intentionally fishing for sharks.