As you head to the seaside earlier than summer time wraps up, be sure you keep “shark smart.”
Nice white sharks had been being noticed near the Cape Cod shore on Tuesday, as seashores had been shut all the way down to swimming. This comes after a white shark was just lately seen chomping on a seal close to the shoreline.
“White shark spotted 30 yards off Nauset South OSV around Trail 3,” a shark alert reads on the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy’s Sharktivity app.
Then, one other shark alert was reported off Orleans Tuesday morning.
“White shark spotted 75 yards off Nauset South OSV near Trail 2 headed north,” the shark alert states.
Shark alerts are issued when a white shark sighting is confirmed near a public seaside. A Sharktivity notification goes out with every alert.
The app sightings are fed by researchers, security officers, and customers who add images for affirmation.
Simply over the weekend, a beachgoer noticed an amazing white shark chasing a seal near shore.
“This video was taken yesterday (8/10/24) of a white shark preying on a seal around 4:30 at Cut 5 on Nauset outer,” the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy posted.
“Remember to follow the shark smart safety tips as white sharks can hunt for prey in shallow water and input your sightings on the Sharktivity app,” the Conservancy added.
Thanks to one in all our followers, Erin, for sharing this video. This video was taken yesterday (8/10/24) of a white shark preying on a seal round 4:30 at Minimize 5 on Nauset outer. pic.twitter.com/92CP51Hhag
— Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (@A_WhiteShark) August 11, 2024
As white sharks search for seals alongside the Cape coast, the apex predators additionally feast on fish.
Many fishermen have been reporting sharks taking striped bass from their fishing strains. One current incident was reported off of Eastham.
“White shark taking a striped bass in Cape Cod Bay,” posted shark researcher John Chisholm. “I’ve been documenting incidents like this for years. If you have an encounter please report it. Also, take heed when retrieving and releasing fish. Don’t linger hanging over the side of the boat.”
Along with white sharks, it has additionally been a really busy 12 months for basking sharks throughout the area. Chisholm just lately obtained a report of a useless basking shark in Blue Hill, Maine — not removed from Acadia.
“The basking shark was a 24′ mature male,” Chisholm posted. “There was no obvious signs of trauma but I learned the shark was video’d in shallow water the night before off Blue Hill. There was also a basking shark seen off Swans Island earlier on Tuesday and from footage sent to me, I was able to determine it was indeed the same shark.
“If you follow my social media you know this as been a big year for basking sharks in the region,” he added. “It wouldn’t surprise me if another one washes up. If you do find a basking shark please report it.”
Spent the previous few days working to safe entry and assist coordinate a necropsy on a 24’ male basking shark in Blue Hill, ME with @shellspc. You may learn all about it right here: https://t.co/evQcvzTgRR? pic.twitter.com/zSxpYCVr1Q
— MA Sharks 🦈 (@MA_Sharks) August 10, 2024
