Several Capitola beaches closed after shark attack

March 28, 2020 11:43 PM

Published March 28, 2020 6:38 PM

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION) Several beaches are closed from Capitola to Sunny Cove after a paddle boarder had a close call with a shark.

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said the shark bit a paddle boarder's board Friday while he was paddling near 38th Ave.

As a precaution, several beaches near that area will be closed through April 1.

Article Topic Follows: Santa Cruz

Elisha Machado is a weekend anchor and multi-media journalist at KION News Channel 5/46.

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KION 46 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.