Whale carcass off Cardiff attracts shark’s attention

North Coast Current • April 27, 2026

Encinitas officials urged caution for those entering the city’s surf Monday, April 27, after a large whale carcass near the Cardiff shoreline apparently caught the attention of a shark.

Encinitas, Del Mar post shark advisories at local beaches

North Coast Current • July 26, 2019

Encinitas and Del Mar have posted shark advisories at local beaches in light of recent sightings, according to announcements from the cities.

Expert IDs white shark as species in Encinitas attack off Beacon’s

North Coast Current • October 11, 2018

An expert has confirmed that the shark responsible for a recent attack off Beacon’s Beach in Encinitas was a white shark, the city announced Oct. 10.

Encinitas beaches reopened after weekend shark attack

North Coast Current • October 1, 2018

Encinitas beaches closed for 48 hours after a teenager was injured by a shark have reopened as of Monday morning, Oct. 1, the city announced.

Shark attacks boy at Encinitas beach

North Coast Current • September 29, 2018

Beaches in Encinitas from La Costa Avenue to Swami’s are closed for 48 hours after a 13-year-old boy was injured by a shark at about 6:55 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, authorities reported.

Shark Sighting off Oceanside Coast

OsideNews • May 25, 2015

Oceanside CA— This morning, Monday, May 25, 2015 at 11:40 the Oceanside Fire Department Lifeguard Division took a report of a 6ft shark swimming approximately 400 yards off of Oceanside Harbor Beach...