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Great white shark sightings off Maine trigger warnings for beachgoers
There were two documented sightings of great white sharks off the coast of Bailey Island, the site of Maine's first fatal shark attack.
Shark warning issued in Maine after 2 great white sightings
Two shark sightings have caused officials to issue a warning covering part of an island in southern Maine. The Harpswell Marine Resources & Harbor Management said in a July 16 Facebook post that the great white shark sightings over 48 hours east of Bailey Island caused the agency to implement shark notification flags at Cedar Beach.
Maine town, site of state's first fatal shark attack, warns of recent shark sightings
Great white sharks were spotted this week near Maine's Bailey Island, the site of the state's first fatal shark attack in 2020.
Maine lobsterman captures rare encounter with great white sharks
Cory Hawkes, who had fished those waters his whole life without seeing a great white shark, was moving from offshore to inshore when he noticed something unusual.
Multiple great white sharks spotted near popular beach where deadly attack occurred 5 years ago
A New England summer hot spot that was the site of the state’s first fatal shark attack five years ago is once again seeing signs of the apex predator as thousands flock to the beach to enjoy the
Rare image of great white shark captured off the coast of Maine
National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry has logged more than 10,000 hours under water—but he's never before snapped a photo of a great white in Maine before.
Two white sharks are seen in Maine, prompting town to issue warning
Harpswell, a coastal town in southeastern Maine, was the site of Maine’s first deadly shark attack five years ago, which claimed the life of a seasonal resident.
Rare great white sharks spotted in Maine
Two great white sharks have been spotted in the same area north of Portland prompting local officials to alert swimmers to be extremely careful in the water.
The story behind this incredible white shark photo off Maine
Jaws, razor sharp teeth and the white belly — there’s no mistaking this image of a white shark. It’s believed to be the first underwater photo of the animal in Maine waters, and National Geographic explorer Brian Skerry snapped it during a chance encounter off the coast of Harpswell on July 8,
Shark attack survivor shares top 3 tips to help stay safe during encounter
Paul de Gelder, who stars in the new Discovery Channel special "How to Survive a Shark Attack," shares tips on how to stay safe during an encounter.
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Hammerhead sharks spotted recently in RI, MA. What other sharks are in Rhode Island?
From great white sharks to the fastest shark in the world, here's some of the sharks you might encounter in Rhode Island.
Increased shark sightings may scare swimmers, but scientists say that's good news for conservation
Great white shark sightings off the coast of Maine triggered warnings Wednesday for people to stay out of the water. Those ...
‘Shark Week’ and ‘Sharkfest’ execs reveal how sharks took over summer TV – and if there’s a rivalry
Between Discovery’s Shark Week and National Geographic’s SharkFest, for decades, shark-related programming has been the apex ...
Shark sightings reported off Bailey Island
A National Geographic photographer reports he had run-in with a great white shark under water just four feet from him off the coast of Harpswell last week.