Marin County

Authorities suspend search for missing person in possible shark attack off Point Reyes

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Authorities Monday morning suspended the search for a person who was reportedly attacked by a shark Sunday morning at Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County, a spokesperson for the U.S. Coast Guard said.

The Coast Guard received a report at 10:40 a.m. Sunday of a person who was attacked by a shark and pulled under at Wildcat Beach at the southern end of Point Reyes.

A search and rescue was still underway Monday morning involving the Marin Fire Department, the National Park Service, the Marin County Sheriff's Office and the Coast Guard. But authorities suspended the operation just after 9 a.m. Monday.

No other details have been released at this time.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.

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