'Live Shark' Reported On Highway 1 In Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz CA

09 December, 2021

12:08 PM

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — Shark sightings do occur from time to time in Santa Cruz County. But it is, perhaps, a bit strange to see one on the Cabrillo Highway. The California Highway Patrol received a fishy report this week when a commuter near Surf City called in to report a "live shark" on the freeway. CHP headed to Capitola and found the culprit near the exit for Bay Avenue and Porter Street: a plastic shark toy. "CHP located the shark and we're happy to report that no live sharks were injured during the morning commute," the agency said on Twitter. We're de-fin-itely pleased to hear no sea creatures were harmed here. CHP responded this morning to a reported "live shark" on the freeway in Santa Cruz County. CHP located the shark and we're happy to report that no live sharks were injured during the morning commute. #babyshark #surfcity pic.twitter.com/HdvFWrLgAt— CHP Santa Cruz (@CHPscrz) December 7, 2021