Sunday, December 21, 2025

Shark attack? at Lover's point in California today Sunday December 21st 2025 (Monterey Area)

Shark attacks at Lover's point
Yes, there have been shark attacks at , California, including a recent unconfirmed incident and two confirmed attacks in 2022. 
Current Unconfirmed Incident (December 21, 2025)
On the afternoon of December 21, 2025, authorities initiated a search and rescue operation for a 55-year-old female swimmer who went missing off . A witness reported seeing a "large splash" and what appeared to be an attack before losing sight of the woman. As a precaution, all beaches within a mile of (including McAbee and San Carlos beaches in Monterey) have been closed. The incident is currently unconfirmed as a shark attack. 
Confirmed Incidents in 2022
Two great white shark incidents occurred in 2022: 
  • June 22, 2022: Swimmer Steve Bruemmer was seriously injured when a 14-15 foot great white shark attacked him about 150 yards from the beach. He suffered major injuries to his stomach and leg but was rescued by good samaritans and survived.
  • August 10, 2022: A paddleboarder and his dog were knocked into the water when a shark bit their board multiple times. Neither the man nor the dog was physically injured. 

Prior to these 2022 incidents, the last recorded shark attack in the area had been in 1952. 
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