Del Mar Beach closed after shark attack

A popular Del Mar beach has been closed after a shark attack was reported around 10 a.m. on Friday. Del Mar lifeguards confirmed that there was a shark attack off the shore near the 17th Street beach.

The beach and water access have been closed north and south of 17th Street off of Coast Blvd. for the next 48 hours.

A Great White Shark washed ashore at Torrey Pines Beach less than a week ago on Sunday. The 8-foot-long female was only 2 years old.