Surfer, 52, Shark-Bitten at Popular Tourist Beach

• Shark attack on a 52-year-old surfer off Linda Mar-Pacifica State Beach in California.
• The victim emerged from the water with a deep leg wound and visible bloodstains.
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• Shark Stewards advises caution for ocean-goers during this period.

On Friday, a surfer was witnessed emerging from the water with visible bloodstains following a suspected shark encounter.

The incident took place off the Linda Mar-Pacifica State Beach in California, and the victim, a 52-year-old man, was bitten during a Friday afternoon surf.

The Pacifica Police Department responded to reports of a shark bite just before 4 pm, with officers arriving at 3:45 pm to discover the surfer with a deep and bloody wound on his lower left leg.

The injured surfer informed the officers that he felt a bite on his leg while surfing, although he couldn’t confirm whether it was indeed a shark.

With the assistance of fellow surfers, he managed to return to the shore and was subsequently transported to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.

During the weekend, there was another incident involving a surfer who was bitten by a presumed shark off the coast of Hawaii.

On Sunday, at approximately 4 pm local time, a surfer was bitten, prompting lifeguards to close Hanalei Bay on Kaua‘i’s North Shore.

Fortunately, the surfer sustained non-life-threatening injuries, but as a safety measure, the bay will remain closed for a minimum of 24 hours following the incident.

These occurrences coincide with the celebration of “Sharktober” along the California coast, primarily dedicated to honoring great white sharks.

This time of year marks the peak of their presence in the region as they return from an extended migration originating in the central Pacific Ocean.