San Diego lifeguards warn of great white sharks near Black’s Beach

Southern California lifeguards said they spotted at least three juvenile great white sharks off the coast of Black’s Beach on Friday and are warning beachgoers to exercise caution in the area.

The San Diego-Fire-Rescue Department posted a photo to the agency’s Facebook page of a sign that was to be temporarily installed on the beach warning of the marine life.

According to the agency, the sharks were feeding on the carcass of a sea lion and were not exhibiting aggressive behavior.

There have been no other reported sightings of the sharks that were thought to the 6, 8 and 9 feet long.

According to the San Diego Tourism Authority, the area is famous for being one of the largest nude beaches in North America and is known for its giant swells.

Swimming is not generally recommended year-round due to rough surf conditions created by cliffs.

Locals said the powerful waves make the beach a destination for experienced surfers, especially during the winter.

The beach is less than five miles away from the site of California’s most recent shark attack, which happened in 2022.

In November, Lyn Jutronich told San Diego’s FOX5 she was finishing her weekly swim at Del Mar Beach when she was rammed by a shark that clamped down on her thigh.

At the time, lifeguards believed the marine animal was also a juvenile great white.

According to experts at Cal State Long Beach, sightings of great white sharks off of California are common as the coast provides an ideal nursery habitat, especially during the summer and fall months.