Researchers and marine experts have long said there aren't more great white sharks in the ocean, just more surfers, hence more attacks. Our author disagrees.
After being bitten by a shark while swimming off Corona del Mar seven years ago, triathlete Maria Korcsmoros became an advocate for the finned fish, starting the annual Run 4 Sharks & Ocean Health Fair.
A roundup of news briefs and calendar items from around coastal Orange County, including this week items from Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach.