White Sharks Spotted Off Cape Cod

CAPE COD — The arrival of beach season means shark sighting season off the coast of Cape Cod.

MA Shark Biologist John Chisholm of the New England Aquarium said white sharks were spotted offshore east of the Cape on Thursday and another off the beach in Truro Friday.

He said one appeared to be tracking a Bluefin tuna Thursday, but dinner got away.

“Please, be #SharkSmart and review shark safety recommendations before heading to the beach,” Chisholm wrote on Facebook.

Seals are the main prey for the great white shark, and as the seal population increases, the great white shark has come with them. There are confirmed reports of great white sharks feeding on seals close to shore. Spotter planes flying along the Outer Cape have also tracked great white sharks near swimming beaches, according to the National Park Service.

The tips include staying close to shore, swimming or kayaking in groups and avoiding areas where there are seals or schools of fish, and staying away from murky water.

You see a shark near the beach, officials recommend you tell a lifeguard. And then, Chisholm said, let him know, by emailing him at MassSharks@gmail.com. You can also download a shark tracker and plug it in there.

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