A MAN has died after being attacked by a shark while boogie boarding off the shore of a California beach, officials say. The attack happened at around 10.40am at Morro Bay City Beach on Christmas Eve on a stretch of the sand known as ...The Pit....
The attack happened at around 10.40am on Christmas Eve on a stretch of the beach known as ...The Pit' The man suffered a fatal shark bite and was pronounced dead at the scene. Morro Bay Harbor officials say signs have been posted around the local area, warning beachgoers of the fatal attack. Residents are forbidden to go into the water for the next 24 hours. Initial evidence suggests the man was bitten by a Great White shark, first responders say, though the claims have not been confirmed. The name and age of the victim have not yet been released. No further information is currently available. Most read in News TOUCHING TRIBUTES Victim, 29, from Las Vegas dies in NFL star's tragic car crash accident JONBENET MYSTERY Slain child beauty queen's brother reveals why he thinks cops suspect mom 'BRILLIANT & BEAUTIFUL' Victim killed in NFL star's horror crash pictured as family mourn SHOPPERS' TERROR One victim injured in Target store shooting as cops clear scene outside CRACKING THE CASE How JonBenet Ramsey murder mystery could be 'solved in HOURS' HOLIDAY HORROR One killed, seven injured and others trapped in huge Christmas Eve pile-up More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at Sun Online. The-sun.com is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sport news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheUSSun. Source:
