The Guardian · October 14, 2026

Huntington Beach Fire Department Closes Water From Seapoint Street to the Pier Until 3 p.m. Wednesday After a Great White Shark Report Near Tower 16

• A great white shark estimated at 10 to 12 feet was spotted near Lifeguard Tower 16 shortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, and the Huntington Beach Fire Department described the shark as exhibiting aggressive behavior near shore, according to the report.
• Officials closed the water from Seapoint Street south to the Huntington Beach Pier until 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, according to the report.
• No injuries were reported, according to the report.

Closure and shark description attributed to the Huntington Beach Fire Department, as reported. Card based on the accessible portion only. Original headline: "Great white shark's 'aggressive behavior' shuts down California beach".