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A man was killed Saturday when he was attacked by a shark while he was surfing off Manresa State Beach,&nbsp;the California Department of Parks and Recreation said.In a, the sheriff's office stated the attack happened within 100 yards of the shoreline, and instructed individuals to avoid water sports and activities in the area.Santa Cruz County Sheriff's personnel were called to the beach about 1:30 p.m. Saturday after a 26-year-old man had been attacked by an "unknown shark species," State Parks said in a news release.The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The county coroner's office later identified him as Ben Kelly, a resident of Santa Cruz County.According to state parks protocol, the water off of Manresa State Beach one mile south and north of where the surfer was attacked will be closed for five days, reopening Thursday.This story is developing and will be updated as more information is made available.Eric Ting is an SFGATE digital reporter. Email: | Twitter:

A man was killed Saturday when he was attacked by a shark while he was surfing off Manresa State Beach,&nbsp;the California Department of Parks and Recreation said.In a, the sheriff's office stated the attack happened within 100 yards of the shoreline, and instructed individuals to avoid water sports and activities in the area.Santa Cruz County Sheriff's personnel were called to the beach about 1:30 p.m. Saturday after a 26-year-old man had been attacked by an "unknown shark species," State Parks said in a news release.The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The county coroner's office...

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