Shark Lab Director Chris Lowe Issued the Following Statement in Response to Encinitas Shark Attack

Published September 29, 2018
By Lauren Williams
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LONG BEACH, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2018) –Long Beach State University Shark Lab Director Chris Lowe today released the following statement in response to Encinitas shark attack:

Shark under water
“Right now, I’m working with Encinitas Lifeguards and authorities to try to identify the species of shark involved and provide assistance in terms of beach safety based on current knowledge of shark behavior. Once we know more about the details of the incident, we may be able to determine the species involved and provide advice for future beach precautions.” 

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