A terrific white shark in Cape Cod Bay reportedly bit a seal that washed up on a South Shore seashore earlier than the prey later died, in keeping with animal rescuers.
Whereas a lot of the main target is on white sharks looking seals alongside the Outer Cape, the apex predators — as seen on this incident — additionally stalk seals in Cape Cod Bay.
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s Marine Animal Rescue and Response workforce this week responded to Plymouth’s White Horse Seashore for a report of an injured grey seal with a gash on his proper facet.
“After evaluating the seal’s behavior, assessing the severity of the injury, and consulting with our veterinarians, we determined the best course of action was to euthanize the animal to limit his suffering,” Whale and Dolphin Conservation mentioned in an announcement.
The seal ended up dying whereas on the best way to the vet.
Massachusetts shark knowledgeable John Chisholm, who verifies shark sightings for the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy’s Sharktivity app, confirmed that the gash was the results of a white shark chew.
“The increasing populations of seals and sharks are a sign of a healthy ocean ecosystem,” Whale and Dolphin Conservation mentioned. “However, this does change the way we safely share the beach with these incredible animals. Make sure to follow shark advisories and keep an eye out for seals in the water.”
The nonprofit urged individuals who see a marine mammal that’s both lifeless or in misery between Weymouth and Plymouth to name its hotline at 617-688-6872.
In the meantime on Friday, Duxbury lifeguards reported a possible shark sighting on the residential seashore.
“The Duxbury Harbormaster will be checking the area,” Duxbury Seashore Operations posted. “Swimming on the front beach is restricted for 1 hour or until we get the all clear from the Harbormaster.”
About two hours later, it was all clear on the seashore after the Harbormaster noticed a minke whale.
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