Young great white sharks draw anglers, raising risks off Southern California piers

Young great white sharks draw anglers, raising risks off Southern California piers

As more and more young great white sharks are gathering off the coast for warmer waters, it's creating a new risk with fishermen desperately trying to catch them. It's dangerous not just for the sharks, but for swimmers and surfers, too.

Great White Surge: A "Sharky" Spring in the South Bay

Great White Surge: A “Sharky” Spring in the South Bay! The waters of California’s South Bay have seen a significant spike in Great White Shark activity in early 2026, with experts predicting an exceptionally “sharky summer”. Unseasonably warm water temperatures and a strong El Niño cycle have drawn juvenile sharks to popular shorelines months earlier than their typical April arrival.