Swimmer injured in Del Mar shark attack, beaches closed

By Tania Thorne / North County Reporter

Contributors: Carolyne Corelis / Video Journalist

Published June 3, 2024 at 5:03 PM PDT

A popular Del Mar beach remained closed to the public Monday following a shark attack that wounded a man on Sunday morning. KPBS North County reporter Tania Thorne says researchers are now in the area trying to find out more.

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