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Surf Beach Reopened After Fatal Shark Attack

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By Brittany Silverstein - email

SURF BEACH, Calif. - Surf Beach is now open to the public after officials closed it down, following Tuesday's fatal shark attack.

Vandenberg officials opened the beach at 8 a.m. on Friday morning.  They had closed all beaches on the Vandenberg coastline for investigation after the fatal attack that killed 39-year-old surfer, Francisco Solorio Jr.

After their investigation, Santa Barbara Sheriffs Deputies determined that the shark was a 15-16 foot Great White.

Shark warning signs are posted at the beach about Tuesday's attack.

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