Monster great white leaps out of ocean off scenic Monterey Bay beach

This beachside photobomb came with a terrifying set of razor-sharp teeth. A gigantic great white shark decided to make a splash off the California coast, launching its massive body out of the ocean and turning a group of beachgoers’ innocent photo session into a scene straight out of “Jaws.” The toothy terror made its surprise appearance at Marina State Beach along Monterey Bay, where a group of friends were enjoying the coastal scenery and snapping photos and videos, according to CBS.The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now.

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Never miss a story But Mother Nature apparently had other plans for their beach day.As the group recorded the picturesque ocean on their phones, the enormous predator suddenly erupted from the water, soaring several feet into the air in a heart-stopping display.The California State Parks Department independently confirmed the shark sighting to CBS, putting to rest any suspicions that the terrifying spectacle was a Hollywood special effect.Fortunately, the group was watching from shore rather than taking a leisurely dip when the ocean’s most infamous apex predator decided to make its grand entrance.The wild encounter quickly caught the attention of social media users, who had plenty to say about the shark’s less-than-subtle arrival.“I wouldn’t exactly be putting on my swimsuit and wading in,” one understandably cautious viewer wrote.“That is a BIG shark,” another declared, stating what everyone was probably thinking.A third joked, “So much for the element of surprise.”And while the enormous shark might have stolen the show, its dramatic cameo served as a reminder that California’s postcard-perfect beaches come with some seriously wild neighbors.Marina State Beach is nestled along the Marina Dunes Natural Preserves and boasts sweeping views ...