The Guardian · California · Original story
California braces for its sharkiest summer in a decade – but experts say don’t panic
Young great white sharks are returning in large numbers, but researchers say humans are not on the menu
Surfers, swimmers and fishermen across California will be sharing the waves with an influx of visitors this summer: young great white sharks.
Juvenile white sharks are already appearing along the coastline, fleeing warmer than usual waters in Mexico during what’s expected to be an incredibly strong El Niño.
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Nick Visser · Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 3:00 AM
California | The Guardian
Young great white sharks are returning in large numbers, but researchers say humans are not on the menu
Surfers, swimmers and fishermen across California will be sharing the waves with an influx of visitors this summer: young great white sharks.
Juvenile white sharks are already appearing along the coastline, fleeing warmer than usual waters in Mexico during what’s expected to be an incredibly strong El Niño.
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