Event Brief
Shark Attacks Rose in 2025: Californians Take Note
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET
Summary: Shark attacks in California returned to normal levels in 2025, with the state recording the only U.S. shark-related death.
WHO: Californians
WHAT: Shark attacks
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: Increased unprovoked attacks and a recorded death
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