A particularly warm Pacific Ocean will likely mean an increase in great white sharks in Southern California waters this summer, according to one of the region’s leading shark experts. CSU Long Beach Shark Lab director Chris Lowe said researchers saw an increase in baby white shark births in Fe bruary, which typically occur in April. He attributes the rise to a marine heat wave that began in December and has shown little relief. “White sharks are actually really good meteorologists,” Lowe said. An increase in white sharks still poses a minimal risk to humans, Lowe said. Shark Lab research shows the species has always been there, although most beachgoers don’t realize it; sharks tend to ignore humans. Encinitas Apr 27 Shark follows bloated whale carcass as it's towed to sea, Encinitas officials say Animals and Wildlife Sep 27, 2025 Scientists find new bite-resistant wetsuits can reduce shark bite injuries​ Movies Jun 20, 2025 How ‘Jaws' sparked a legacy 50 years ago that fueled shark science in San Diego This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser. ...read more read less