"Officials in Huntington Beach postponed a major surf contest Thursday after spotting an aggressively large 10-foot shark in the ocean. Authorities are currently monitoring the waters for the 'all clear' to reopen the area Friday afternoon."
"When you have that combination where you have a larger shark, and you observe aggressive behavior, we take precaution and implemented a 24-hour water closure."
"The safety of our surfers and staff is our top priority, and in accordance with Huntington Beach City Protocol, the event will remain on hold for 24 hours."
Huntington Beach officials closed the southern-most area of the beach after spotting a 10-foot aggressive shark, postponing the Vans Jack's Surfboards Pro competition. The shark's behavior prompted a precautionary 24-hour water closure. Authorities are monitoring the waters and plan to reopen if no further shark activity is observed. The event, part of the World Surf League Qualifying Series, attracts many spectators. Safety remains the top priority for officials and organizers, who will resume the competition once the area is deemed safe.
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