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A 35-year-old man swimming in Northern California was attacked by a great white shark Saturday morning and has been hospitalized in serious condition, according to a report.
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office told FOX 2 in the Bay Area that the swimmer, who was not identified, sustained an injury to his right leg.
The report said he was able to swim ashore for initial medical treatment before being taken to hospital.
Sharks are increasingly seen and discovered near the east coast as summer continues
According to SFGate.com, the sheriff’s office said it believed the shark was six to eight feet long.
According to Cal Fire, the state’s Forestry and Fire Protection Service, the victim needed what was described as “advanced life support devices.”
A great white shark swims just below the surface. (iStock)
The accident occurred at Gray Whale Cove State Beach, which is located about 17 miles south of San Francisco along the Pacific Coast, north of Montara, SFGate.com reports.
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The report stated that the beach was closed indefinitely after the attack.
The news site reported that great white sharks are often seen off the coast of California, especially in the summer, but attacks are rare. The most recent attacks were in 2020 and 2012, the report said.
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