A shark sighting off Huntington Beach has prompted officials to shut down ocean waters near the pier and pause a major surf competition, according to event organizers.
The shark, estimated to be at least 10 feet long and described as “aggressive,” was spotted Thursday afternoon, the Orange County Register reported, triggering a closure of the water for about a mile in each direction.
Huntington Beach lifeguards said the closure stretches from Beach Boulevard to 17th Street and will remain in effect through at least 4:30 p.m. Friday as crews monitor conditions…