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Watch: Great white shark jumps out of water behind surfer at California beach
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Stephanie Weaver , as published by FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident was captured on video by the surfer's brother-in-law, revealing the unexpected presence of the shark.
A dramatic scene unfolded at a California beach, where a surfer was unaware of a great white shark behind him. The incident was captured on video by the surfer's brother-in-law, revealing the unexpected presence of the shark. The video shows the shark jumping out of the water, providing a startling view of the encounter.
Details of the incident are limited, but the footage is available for viewing. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the source, which provides the video and any additional details that may be available.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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