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Man uses drone to warn surfer of shark circling beneath him off California coast
By Danielle Abreu at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 19, 2026
· 2 min read
A California man’s morning surf was cut short after a frightening run-in with a shark off the coast of Santa Cruz.
Drone video captured near Seascape Beach in Aptos shows the surfer sitting on his board as a murky shape emerges in the distance.
The shark can then be seen closing in on him a...
Key takeaway The drone’s operator, Nick Bertocchini, said the incident occurred on the morning of June 10.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
While the incident occurred in California, it has implications for Trophy Club residents who enjoy water sports in Texas. The use of drones to monitor and alert individuals of potential dangers in the water could be an area of interest for local authorities and beachgoers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Although shark sightings are rare in Texas freshwater lakes and rivers, the concept of utilizing drone technology for safety purposes could be applied to other hazards such as strong currents or underwater obstacles. As Trophy Club continues to grow and develop its recreational activities, exploring innovative ways to enhance safety measures could be a worthwhile consideration for local government and community leaders. The incident in California serves as a prime example of how technology can be used to prevent potentially dangerous situations, and it may be worth examining how similar strategies could be implemented in North Texas.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A California man’s morning surf was cut short after a frightening run-in with a shark off the coast of Santa Cruz.
Drone video captured near Seascape Beach in Aptos shows the surfer sitting on his board as a murky shape emerges in the distance.
The shark can then be seen closing in on him a...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 19, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) and curated for The Trophy Club readers.
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