Triathlete Erica Fox Dies in Fatal Shark Attack Off California Coast

Erica Fox, 35, attacked by shark while swimming in Pacific Ocean near Santa Cruz

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Triathlete Erica Fox Dies in Fatal Shark Attack Off California Coast

Triathlete Erica Fox, 35, died in a shark attack off the California coast on December 23, 2025. The incident occurred while she was swimming in the Pacific Ocean near Santa Cruz during a training session. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a shark holding a human body in its jaws before disappearing beneath the surface. The U.S. Coast Guard recovered her body on December 30, 2025, after an extensive search operation. Fox was described by friends as a fearless athlete and accomplished triathlete who had completed numerous Ironman competitions. The attack happened in waters known for great white shark activity, though attacks on humans remain rare. Authorities confirmed the incident as a fatal shark attack and continue to investigate the circumstances.

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