Lover’s Point Beach shark attack: Man hospitalized in Monterey Bay with major bite injuries to stomach and leg
A MAN was hospitalized with major bite injuries to the stomach and leg in Monterey Bay on Wednesday morning.
The Pacific Grove Police Department confirmed to The Sun that a male sustained significant injuries from a confirmed shark bite at Lovers Point Beach in California.
The victim was immediately transported to Natividad Medical Center, a trauma center located approximately 23 miles from the beach where the incident took place.
The watersport the male was involved in has not yet been confirmed by police.
According to , Pacific Grove city councilman Joe Amelia said a surfer was injured while in the water and suffered major injuries to the stomach and leg.
City of Pacific Grove Councilmember Jenny McAdams wrote to : "After the attack, the shark was seen again in the area."
"The beach has been closed, with everyone ordered out of the water," she added.
An investigation is now underway as Lovers Point Beach has been closed until further notice, police said.
"All beaches in Pacific Grove will be closed for at least 48 hours following a shark attack at Lovers Point this morning," the reports.
Photos from the scene showed caution tape alongside orange and white barriers blocking the entrance to the beach.
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A short video clip captured one Pacific Grove Police officer reading: "CLOSURE - SHARK INCIDENT DO NOT ENTER"
Pacific Grove resident Rhonda Navarro told CBS affiliate that people were able to see the shark but were unable to identify the type.