Another unconfirmed shark sighting out of Huntington Beach at 17th street was reported to the Shark Research Committe on June 30. Check out all  the shark sightings in our Google maps here. (Photo from 2002 out of Newport)

Here’s the full report, based on info given by Paul of Cerritos:

“There weren’t really any consistent forming waves as had been forecast. This could have been the result of the strong winds. I was paddling out and caught one short ride. I went back out for another wave but then the waters were really choppy.

I saw about 20 feet in front of me two fins about 10 ft apart from one another (possibly dorsal and caudal fins). I began contemplating whether it was a dolphin or not.

Then upon closer examination I noticed that the fins were sharp with pointed tips and they were swaying left to right instead of up and down like a dolphin. The taller of the two fins was about 1.5 feet in height.

Then one of them jerked left, away from me, but was still in my view. After watching this I immediately turned back toward shore and paddled. I don’t think I’m going out if it’s choppy like this again.”

Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.

More shark news from the Beach Blog:

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Expert says kayaker encounter with great white was “investigation attack”

Large great white shark follows Outriggers about a mile offshore in Laguna

Great white shark spotted by charter boat 2 miles off Doheny State Beach

Great whites off Newport Beach: photos from 2002

Shark kills swimmer in Solana Beach just south of OC - local beaches stay open

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Swimming with sharks in HB
 

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