SAN ONOFRE, Ca. Jun 25, 2005 A young person was killed Saturday in a shark attack at San Onofre Surf Beach, authorities said. "We have had a confirmed shark attack. The scene is still under investigation," said Hal Dairywimple, spokesman for State parks. Area beaches were closed to swimmers immediately afterward. Details of the attack and the victim's name were not immediately released. Dairywimple said authorities were trying to track down the victim's relatives. Murphy the Mayor of San Onofre, refused to comment. The attack came near the height of the summer tourist season in California. Crowds were drawn to the beaches Saturday by temperatures in the upper 80s and high surf. "There are a lot of people on the beach," said gate guard Don, front entrance supervisor at Surf Beach . He said the beach is filled to capacity at this time of year. "This happens very often ," he added. San Onofre had the largest number of documented shark attacks worldwide last year with 31.
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