A shark sighting has forced the Vans Jack's Surfboards Pro surfing contest to be put on hold for 24 hours, organizers said Friday.
Friday, April 24, 2026 6:26PMsurfing contest to be put on hold for 24 hours, organizers said Friday. The sighting occurred Thursday afternoon in the competition zone after the event's activities had ended for the day, according to a statement from the World Surf League Qualifying Series and Jack's Surfboards.
No injuries were reported.
"The safety of our surfers and staff is our top priority, and competition will resume once the water safety team and local authorities confirm the competition area is clear," the statement said. "At this point, event organizers will look to resume competition" at 7 a.m. Saturday. Video from AIR7 showed several surfers in the water near the Huntington Beach pier on Friday morning, monitored nearby by a lifeguard boat and a jet skier.
Jack's Surfboards also posted a tongue-in-cheek photo on Facebook that showed "one very enthusiastic spectator" -- a shark in the water, under the caption "I swear i just came to watch the surf.
" The competition "resumes tomorrow -- we're still here today with activations," the Friday social media post said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Why Bringing the Gophers' Spring Game Back to Huntington Bank Stadium MattersMinnesota football is hosting its first Spring Game at Huntington Bank Stadium available to the public since 2021.
Read more »
California Wine Festival 2026 will sparkle in three cities; Dana Point is firstSanta Barbara and Huntington Beach will also welcome the flavorful festivity in the months ahead.
Read more »
Orange County car club honors member who was killed in crash on PCH in Huntington BeachA week after a 53-year-old woman was killed in a crash with an alleged DUI driver on the Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, the other members of her beloved car group gathered to honor her memory.
Read more »
Largest-ever octopus was great white shark of invertebrate predatorsDuring the Cretaceous, 19-metre-long predatory octopuses swam the seas, and evidence from their fossilised remains suggest they may have been highly intelligent hunters
Read more »
3 Binge-Worthy Netflix Shows to Watch This WeekendStranger Things Tales From 85 Whole Group Defending From Snow Shark
Read more »
Vans Jack’s Surfboards Pro on hold after shark sighting in Huntington BeachThe Vans Jack’s Surfboards Pro 2026 in Huntington Beach is suspended for 24 hours after an aggressive 10-foot shark sighting triggered a water closure.
Read more »