Shark sighting by surfer shuts down San Clemente waters

A surfer reported seeing a shark close to shore in San Clemente, prompting officials to shut down the water until 3 p.m. Saturday, August 5.
The sightings happened at about 11 a.m., when a surfer saw the fin several times anywhere from 40 to 100 yards from shore off Linda Lane Beach.
The shark was estimated to be about 10- to 11 foot, according to lifeguards.
“He said he surfs San O all the time so he’s seen them before, it seemed pretty reliable,” said San Clemente lifeguard