DNA confirms great white shark attacked boy in Encinitas

Thursday, October 11, 2018
ENCINITAS, Calif. -- DNA evidence confirms that it was definitely a great white shark that attacked a 13-year-old near Encinitas.

The DNA was taken from the wetsuit of Keane Hayes.

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Keane was mauled by the shark while lobster diving at Beacon's Beach in Encinitas.

He's recovering at home after being released from the hospital last week.
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Experts say shark attacks are rare in California.
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