WATCH: Great white shark leaps out of ocean off California's Marina Beach

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ABC News. (2026, October 21). WATCH: Great white shark leaps out of ocean off California's Marina Beach. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/video/137428306/

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On October 20, 2026, at Marina Beach in California, a great white shark unexpectedly jumped out of the water while a beachgoer was recording footage. The event surprised and captivated those present on the beach.
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Story summary

On October 20, 2026, a great white shark startled beachgoers at Marina Beach, California, by jumping out of the water while someone was filming. The incident occurred when a visitor was recording video and captured the unexpected moment on camera. No injuries or further incidents were reported.

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📰 Great White Shark Jumps Off California Beach
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California Marina Beach

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California GPE · 2× Marina Beach GPE · 1×

Narrative

A great white shark surprised visitors off Marina Beach, California, when it leapt out of the ocean as a beachgoer was taking a video.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-21
2026-10-21 · ABC News (US)
WATCH: Great white shark leaps out of ocean off California's Marina Beach · assertive framing

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Great white shark leaps out of ocean off California's Marina Beach asserted
shark → leap → Beach
A great white shark surprised visitors off Marina Beach, California, when it leapt out of the ocean as a beachgoer was taking a video. asserted
beachgoer → surprise → video
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