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PublishedJune 8, 2024
Florida authorities warn of shark dangers along Gulf Coast beaches after 3 people are attacked
Shark attacks are rare, according to experts. There were 69 unprovoked bites last year worldwide, and 10 of those were fatal, according to the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2023
Woman seriously wounded by rare shark bite off New York City beach
The bite appeared to be far more serious than many of the other shark encounters reported in the region, which often involve the predators lightly nibbling the swimmer to determine whether they are prey, then moving on.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2022
Shark sightings abound off Maine’s coast. Experts say we’re likely to see more.
More evidence of great white sharks this summer leads biologists to expect the species will become a more common sight here.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2021
New tool will help Maine shark spotters confirm what they saw
The Maine Department of Marine Resources has added an online tool to its website that allows shark spotters to upload photos and videos and submit a description of what they saw.
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PublishedMay 31, 2021
A year after deadly shark attack, Harpswell adopts warning flag
The flag will be hoisted in Mitchell Field, Mackerel Cove and Cedar Beach when there is a reported shark sighting within a quarter mile.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2020
Maine Marine Patrol looks into possible shark sighting off Higgins Beach
The marine patrol wasn't able to confirm a sighting after someone reported spotting a fin at the beach in Scarborough on Tuesday morning.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2020
Shark-related water restrictions lifted at 3 Maine state parks
Activities at Reid State Park remain limited to waist-deep water because of a shortage of lifeguards.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2020
No new shark sightings in Maine since Friday, but officials urge caution
Swimming restrictions at four state parks may be lifted on Monday, but authorities encourage swimmers, kayakers and paddleboarders to stay away from seals – great white sharks' preferred prey.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2020
Fatal shark attack shakes sense of security along Maine coast
Surfers, kayakers and vacationers are all reckoning with a shattered feeling of safety that follows Maine's first fatal shark attack.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2020
State confirms sighting of great white shark off Bailey Island, urges caution in wake of fatal attack
The Maine Marine Patrol received a photo of the shark from a drone operator who made the sighting near Pond Island Ledges on Friday. Swimmers and paddlers are advised to be extra cautious around seals and schools of fish.
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