Great white shark leaps from water and photobombs California beachgoers

A great white shark leapt from the water and appeared to “photobomb” beachgoers at Marina State Beach in California over the weekend, according to videos shared online. State park officials told The Guardian that California State Parks independently confirmed a shark matching great white characteristics breached off the shore near the beach at the same time, and that shark notices were in effect under department protocol. Officials said posted warnings are standard and that interactions between people and sharks are rare. The article notes great whites are common seasonally in Monterey Bay, and discusses how changing ocean conditions tied to El Niño and warmer temperatures may shift migratory patterns. The species is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN.