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    Reports of an 8-foot shark circling surfer in Newport Beach closes access to ocean off 35th Street
    • March 27, 2026

    Reports of a shark circling a surfer in Newport Beach forced city officials to close access to the water Thursday at the beach off 35th Street.

    About 1:15 p.m. Thursday, lifeguards were alerted to the sighting of an 8-foot great white shark circling a surfer near 35th Street beach, said Georgia Rios, a spokeswoman for the city. Initially, officials planned a four-hour closure but decided to extend it until further notice, Rios said.

    Beachgoers were still able to enjoy the sand but were restricted from going into the water. Other lifeguard agencies in the area have also been notified.

    ​ Orange County Register 

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