Leopard Sharks, Stingrays, Smooth Hound Sharks and Shovelnose Sharks (Guitarfish)
can all be found in the late summer in the shallow waters of the Marine Room beach in La Jolla.

These were all taken while I was floating on the surface, most were just beyond the surf zone.
If you venture out into deeper waters (10 to 15 feet deep), you can usually find some Bat Rays, as well.

With the exception of the Sting Rays, all of these animals are harmless to humans.

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Shovelnose Shark Shovelnose Shark Smoothhound shark Shovelnose Shark
with stingray
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Leopard Shark Shovelnose Shark Leopard Shark Leopard Shark


All Images © Garry McCarthy