5 to 7 Great White Sharks Prompt Warnings Near Maine's Pine Point Beach
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Updated · Fox Weather · Aug 6
5 to 7 Great White Sharks Prompt Warnings Near Maine's Pine Point Beach
3 articles · Updated · Fox Weather · Aug 6
Summary
Five to seven young great white sharks were spotted Wednesday in nearshore waters off Pine Point Beach, a day after two 6- to 8-foot sharks were confirmed in the same area.
Video showed the sharks swimming and feeding close to shore, and Scarborough police urged swimmers and beachgoers to stay cautious and vigilant in local waters.
Officials said no injuries or aggressive behavior toward humans had been reported, even as agencies continued monitoring the activity.
Prey availability — especially seals and baitfish — is believed to be drawing the sharks in, part of a broader seasonal pattern of white shark sightings in New England.