Shark stops Sonoma County Sheriff's Office crew's training plans in Bodega Bay

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office helicopter spots shark in Bodega Bay

BODEGA BAY, Calif. (KGO) -- A great white shark was spotted in Sonoma County.

The sheriff's office posted video taken from its helicopter, Henry-1, Tuesday afternoon.

Officials wrote that the crew thought about doing some water training in Bodega Bay, but changed their minds when they saw the great white.

The shark was at the mouth of the Estero Americano in shallow water.

The sheriff's office estimates the shark was at least 13 feet long.

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