Shark Sightings Close Beaches In San Clemente

SAN CLEMENTE, CA — It's hard to visit the beaches anymore without scanning the ocean for shark fins. Visitors in San Clemente were not disappointed on Monday, when over five great white shark sightings were logged, forcing the area lifeguards to close the beaches through the end of the day.

The first sighting of an 8- to 9-foot Great White shark was made by lifeguards at the pier about 10:30 a.m., said Marine Safety Lt. Rod Mellott.

"Four more shark sightings were reported, the most recent coming at 3:45 p.m.," Mellott said.

A planned four-hour closure turned into a rolling one throughout the rest of Monday, he said.

The area has seen numerous shark sightings this year. If you don't want to brave the ocean waters, there are plenty of shark sighting tours to go around. But you may want a bigger boat.

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