A missing swimmer in California may have been the victim of a shark attack. | NBC News

POSSIBLE SHARK ATTACK | Officials report of a missing swimmer who may have been a victim of a shark attack. The missing swimmer is a 55-year-old woman who was swimming about 100 yards off the furthest point of Lovers Point. One witness saw the shark attack from the shoreline, officials tell KSBW. This is currently a search-and-rescue operation under the purview of the US Coast Guard and the Monterey Fire Department. Read latest details: https://www.ksbw.com/article/search-underway-for-missing-sw

⚠️ EDUCATIONAL SAFETY TIPS: IF A CROCODILE ATTACKS YOU IN WATER ⚠️ Crocodiles are extremely fast and powerful in water. Knowing what to do can save your life. 🛟 What to Do: 1️⃣ Stay calm – panic wastes energy 2️⃣ Fight back aggressively if grabbed 3️⃣ Target the eyes, nostrils, and throat – these are the most sensitive areas 4️⃣ Do not play dead – crocodiles drown their prey 5️⃣ Create distance and swim away in a zigzag if released 6️⃣ Get to land immediately and seek help 🚫 What NOT to Do: ❌