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A scenic stretch of California coastline has become a hot spot for great white sharks, prompting an urgent warning for beachgoers to stay out of the water.

Authorities told swimmers and surfers to steer clear of the water at Lovers Point Beach in Pacific Grove after reports of shark activity near the Monterey Bay destination.

The Pacific Grove Police Department told the California Post that the recommendation was issued out of an abundance of caution following reports that a seal had been bitten in the area, leaving blood in the water.

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Authorities are urging swimmers and surfers to steer clear of the water at Lovers Point Beach in Pacific Grove after reports of shark activity.…