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Two Sharks Swim Right by Man Who Was Fishing Off Maine Beach
Officials said the sharks appeared consistent with juvenile great white sharks and shared video to warn beachgoers and boaters to stay vigilant.
- On Tuesday, officials confirmed two shark sightings in waters off Pine Point Beach, Maine. Scarborough Marine Resource Officer Daryen Granata received reports of the sharks, each estimated at 6 to 8 feet in length, near the southern tip of Prouts Neck.
- A shark expert from the New England Aquarium identified the animals as likely juvenile great whites after reviewing footage submitted by a local fisherman. One video captured a shark swimming near a man on a paddleboard.
- Granata noted the sightings occurred near the mouth of the Scarborough River, located around 7 miles south of Portland, Maine. The area is experiencing rare shark activity in local waters.
- Scarborough Public Safety Team is sharing the footage to promote awareness among swimmers and boaters. Officials are coordinating with regional partners and marine experts to provide updates as more information becomes available.
- "While shark encounters remain rare in Maine, the public is encouraged to use caution, avoid swimming near schools of bait fish or seals, and report any additional sightings to local authorities," Scarborough officials said.
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