Great White Shark Bursts From Water Off California Coast

WHO:

ABC News - A great white shark and beach visitors, including a beachgoer taking a video, were involved in the reported event.

NY Post - A great white shark was described as a “Monster.”

WHAT:

ABC News - A great white shark leapt out of the ocean while a beachgoer was recording video.

ABC News - The shark’s leap surprised visitors.

NY Post - The shark leapt out of the ocean; the article described the sighting as a “beachside photobomb” and referred to its “razor-sharp teeth.”

WHERE:

ABC News - The event occurred off Marina Beach, California.

NY Post - The event occurred off a beach in Monterey Bay.

HOW:

ABC News - A beachgoer was taking a video when the shark leapt from the ocean.

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 01:31 UTC)

A great white shark leapt out of the ocean off Marina Beach in California, surprising visitors as one beachgoer recorded video. The dramatic leap was also reported off a beach in Monterey Bay. The shark’s sudden appearance made for a startling beachside photobomb.