# Shark near surfers at El Porto Beach

> Shark swims dangerously close to surfers at El Porto Beach in Los Angeles.
- Title: Shark near surfers at El Porto Beach · California Post
- Summary: Shark swims dangerously close to surfers at El Porto Beach in Los Angeles. A shark was filmed swimming inches from shore at El Porto Beach in Manhattan…
- Keywords: el porto beach, shark, los angeles, manhattan beach, southern california, great white shark, shark sightings, news, entertainment, near, surfers, Porto
- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/18/us-news/shark-swims-dangerously-close-to-surfers-at-el-porto-beach-in-southern-california
- Published: 2026-10-19T03:14:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: el porto beach, shark, los angeles, manhattan beach, southern california, great white shark, shark sightings, news, entertainment
## Shark footage posted
A shark was caught on camera cruising dangerously close to surfers at a popular Los Angeles beach.

> Surfing with sharks in los angeles… i’ve actually never seen a shark in el porto before. this is the first
## Shark species unknown
The shark’s species has not been confirmed, however.
## Recent shark sightings
Several sharks were spotted in Southern California beaches over the last few months.
## Shark behavior explained
Scientists say warmer waters may be pushing some shark species north from their usual habitats.
## Key takeaway

A shark was filmed swimming inches from shore at El Porto Beach in Manhattan Beach, California.