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Aggressive Shark Behavior Closes Ocean Access In San Clemente
A view of the San Clemente beach and pier from the air last summer. Officials have shut down water access at beaches in the city due to reports of an aggressive shark.
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Confirmed "aggressive shark behavior" near T-Street Beach led San Clemente officials to close off access to ocean water at all city beaches Monday.
Can I still visit the beach? All beaches, the shoreline and parking lots, remain open.
When will water access be re-opened? Access is closed until 8 p.m. Monday, pending any further shark sightings. Check San Clemente 's social pages for updates.
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Go deeper: While the type of shark seen off the coast of San Clemente hasn't been released, we know that some shark populations are on the rise.
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