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Warning to Oceangoers; Watch Out for Sharks

Written by KEYT Assignment Desk

Story Created: Jul 1, 2010 at 3:21 PM PDT

Story Updated: Jul 3, 2010 at 2:14 PM PDT

The National Park Service is warning surfers, snorkelers and swimmers of the possibility of great white sharks in area waters. The warning comes after more shark sightings, and sea lion attacks

On three separate occasions, sea lions were attacked by great whites off Santa Barbara Island, a popular snorkeling area about 40 miles south of Ventura.

Last Saturday, a great white attacked a sea lion just a mile off shore from Santa Barbara's East Beach. Then on Sunday, a great white pup washed ashore at Rincon Beach.

Marine Conservation Science Institute president Michael Domeier says pregnant females give birth this time of year in shallow California waters.

(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
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