Newsletter Newsletters Events Events Podcasts Videos Africanews
Loader
Advertisement

15 large great white sharks spotted near CA paddleboarders

15 large great white sharks spotted near CA paddleboarders
Copyright 
By Emma Beswick
Published on
Share this article Comments
Share this article Close Button

California paddleboarders found themselves in what resembled an outtake from ‘Jaws’ when the chilling announcement was made that they were just metres from a school of around 15 great white…

ADVERTISEMENT

California paddleboarders found themselves in what resembled an outtake from ‘Jaws’ when the chilling announcement was made that they were just metres from a school of around 15 great white sharks.

In helicopter footage taken by Orange County Sheriff’s Department, the creatures’ forms, which the aircraft’s occupants observe are 10 feet (3 meters) long, could be seen through the clear water just off the California coastline.

A loudspeaker announcement from the helicopter said that the area was “heavily populated with large great white sharks” and that the creatures had come “as close as the surf line”.

The paddleboarders were then advised to “exit the water in a calm manner”.

Go to accessibility shortcuts
Share this article Comments

Read more

WATCH: 'Pennywise' the sea turtle released back into Atlantic

Roaming roosters claim the streets of Miami

Pups pose in style at New York’s Met-inspired Pet Gala