A large great white shark estimated at 14-15 feet long was spotted just 50 yards from shore in Santa Monica Bay on Thursday, swimming near an unaware paddleboarder before heading south toward the Santa Monica Pier.
Carlos Gauna, who observed and tracked the shark, said the untagged adult great white was spotted in an area known for juvenile shark activity but was notably larger than the typical young sharks seen in the region.
“I’m conservatively estimating this shark at around 14-15 feet long,” Gauna said in an online post alongside his video. “I’ve seen a fair share of sharks in my days, and I’m pretty confident in my estimates these days.”…