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Published
November 24, 2023

Shark barrier along Cape Cod reportedly successful in deterring great whites

The nonprofit O’Seas Conservation Foundation tested its shark barrier technology, “The Exclusion Barrier,” this fall off of Chatham’s Monomoy Island – a hotbed for shark activity along the Cape.
Published
September 14, 2023

Connecticut couple rescues baby shark caught in glove

They spotted the distressed animal in about 35 feet of water while diving off Jamestown, R.I.
Published
September 11, 2023

UNE students hunt for ways to develop shark deterrent for fishermen

They are studying how low-level electrical impulses might be used to repel sharks from stealing the catch of commercial and recreational fishermen.
Published
July 7, 2023

Fishermen catch great white shark off Cape Elizabeth

Dan Harriman and his sternman were fishing about 600 feet off the coast of Cape Elizabeth near Richmond Island on June 12 when they caught the eight-foot great white in their nets.
Published
July 5, 2023

Possible shark attacks prompt heightened patrols at New York’s Long Island beaches

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.

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Published
June 6, 2023

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.
Published
May 23, 2023

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.
Published
May 22, 2023

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.
Published
March 16, 2023

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.
Published
February 28, 2023

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.