Peak shark season on Cape Cod is right here, Greg Skomal tags extra nice whites: ‘Be shark smart’

Because the unofficial finish of summer time nears and faculty kicks off, shark researchers try to remind those that peak shark season on the Cape is right here.

September and October are usually very busy for nice white shark exercise alongside Cape Cod. Final 12 months, September had the third most shark detections and October had probably the most shark detections, in response to the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy’s Logbook.

“September is here! Kids are back at school and summer is winding down, however, we’re just getting into peak white shark season,” shark researcher John Chisholm posted on Sunday.

“So, if you’re heading to the ocean this #LaborDayWeekend, be #SharkSmart and review shark safety guidelines,” added Chisholm, who confirms shark sightings for the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy.

Nice white sharks hunt for seals alongside the Cape coast all through the summer time and fall. The sharks feed on seals near shore.

“As the summer season comes to a close, it is important to remember that August – October are peak months of white shark activity off the coast of Cape Cod,” the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy posted.

“We remind people to pay attention to signs posted at the beach, listen to lifeguards, and follow safety tips,” the Conservancy added.

Tagged white sharks are detected on the Conservancy’s receivers all through the summer time and fall. Final 12 months, October had probably the most detections with 40,322 and September had the third most with 25,559 detections.