At least 1 beach delayed opening to holiday revelers Tuesday, after officials said drones spotted some 50 sand sharks that morning near a popular beach park.
shark
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Great white sharks lurked near swimmers in study. What does this mean for Cape Cod?
Despite the observed proximity during the 2-year drone study, there were no reported shark bites in any of the surveyed locations.
advertisement
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Recent shark attacks worry beachgoers, yet experts say they’re very rare
The rate of shark bites has stayed steady in recent years, but it might feel like a more common occurrence because of the prevalence of smartphones.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
They’re back: Great white shark spotted feeding on seal off Cape Cod coast
The apex predators have been returning to that area in great numbers in recent years to feed on the rebounding seal population.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Researchers identify 55 more white sharks in Cape Cod waters
Over 600 sharks have been documented since 2014, but experts say that’s no reason to be afraid of going in the water this summer.
Posted inNation & World, News
Argentine fishermen find remains of missing man inside shark
Investigators hypothesize that the man may have crashed his ATV on a beach and was dragged out by the tide.
Posted inNation & World, News
Sharks, hippos up for protection at UN wildlife conference
Global shark populations are declining, with annual deaths due to fisheries reaching about 100 million.
Posted inNation & World, News
Will to live and life jackets: Boaters survive 28 hours
The U.S. Coast Guard says fishermen rescued from the Gulf of Mexico had deep cuts on their hands and a chomped life jacket after hours spent fighting 4- to 6-foot blacktip sharks.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors, Sports
As surveillance of white sharks increases, beach behavior changes
Swimmers from Popham Beach to Cape Cod are staying closer to shore as awareness grows about shark activity.