California braces for its sharkiest summer in a decade – but experts say don’t panic

The Guardian Environment Friday 17 July 2026, 10:00 UTC By Nick Visser 1 min read

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Young great white sharks are returning in large numbers, but researchers say humans are not on the menuSurfers, swimmers and fishermen across California will be sharing the waves with an influx of visitors this summer: young great white sharks. Juvenile white sharks are already appearing along the coastline, fleeing warmer than usual waters in Mexico during what’s expected to be an incredibly strong El Niño.

Young great white sharks are returning in large numbers, but researchers say humans are not on the menu

Surfers, swimmers and fishermen across California will be sharing the waves with an influx of visitors this summer: young great white sharks.

Juvenile white sharks are already appearing along the coastline, fleeing warmer than usual waters in Mexico during what’s expected to be an incredibly strong El Niño.

California (LOCATION) Mexico (LOCATION) El Niño (ORG)

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