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Aggressive great white shark seen off Southern California coast
Experts say the great white spotted off Southern California could be hunting seals; the video of its behavior has spread quickly online.
Watch it as it aired: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on this story, from Best of BBN at 4:46 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are ABC News's, the jokes are ours.

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- First reported by ABC News: “WATCH: Aggressive great white shark seen off Southern California coast”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 4:46 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Southern California.
- BBN covered this story before: Southern California beach closes after sighting of great white shark… (October 14).
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA great white shark is cruising off the Southern California coast, and ABC News says it looked aggressive on video.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorExperts say it could be hunting for seals.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHunting. At this hour. That is real dedication, Chip.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNo days off, no lunch break, just a shark with a clear goal and a whole ocean to pursue it in. I find it inspiring.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'd give it a plaque. Employee of the month, every month.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorEvery month. The experts do say the seals might see it differently.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe seals can write their own review.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd if you're near a beach, the shark has the better schedule.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorStill, it's the only one in California who finishes what it starts.
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