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- Great white shark numbers are increasing off the coast of Southern California's beaches.
- They are frequently spotted near surfers and swimmers, but there hasn't been an increase in attacks.
- Researchers say the sharks may be returning as a result of successful conservation efforts.
The coast of Southern California is well known for its popular beaches, which are visited by millions of people each year and where swimmers and surfers — and now shark nurseries — abound.