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Body Found After Shark Seen With Swimmer in Its Jaws

Body Found After Shark Seen With Swimmer in Its Jaws

Summary

The body of U.S. triathlete Erica Fox was found after she went missing during a swim in Monterey Bay, California. Witnesses saw a shark with a swimmer in its jaws, raising concerns about shark encounters along California's coast.

Key Facts

  • Erica Fox, a 55-year-old triathlete, disappeared during a group swim in Monterey Bay.
  • Witnesses reported seeing a shark with a human body in its jaws.
  • A search was conducted over 84 square nautical miles but was initially unsuccessful.
  • Fox's body was found a week later near Davenport Beach, still wearing a wetsuit and a shark deterrent anklet.
  • California recorded 201 shark-related incidents between 1950 and 2021.
  • Fox had previously expressed confidence about being safe around sharks.
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