A rare shark attack at a Southern California beach on Saturday has police and lifeguards ramping up the hunt for the oceanic beast that left a 13-year-old boy in serious condition, authorities said during a Sunday morning press conference. The shark attack occurred Saturday morning near a beach in Encinitas, which is about 30-minute drive north of San Diego, The Los Angeles Times reported. We imagine it could be a great white shark, but we don’t know for sure. Giles said identifying the type of shark is important in helping authorities better understand behavioral patterns. “We imagine it could be a great white shark, but we don’t know for sure,” Giles said.

Source: Fox News October 01, 2018 08:57 UTC