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The Independent
6 days ago
- The Independent
Fisherman's drone captures rare 10-foot shark near Maine beach
A fisherman 's drone has captured the rare moment a 10-foot shark is spotted in the sea at a Maine beach. Fisherman David Lancaster captured the footage from his watercraft at around 10am on Monday (11 August). Scarborough Police Department shared the footage taken by My Lancaster on its Facebook page, as a second sighting of the shark was also seen in an area off Pine Point Beach. A police spokesman said: 'We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.'
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
10-foot great white shark spotted lurking near Maine beaches, officials issue warning
A great white shark measuring an estimated 10 to 12 feet was spotted swimming near several of Maine's most popular beaches, prompting a public safety alert from Scarborough Police. On Tuesday, August 12, the Scarborough Police Department confirmed multiple sightings in the waters around Higgins Beach, Crescent Beach State Park, Pine Point Beach, and Richmond Island. The initial sighting occurred the previous morning and was captured on drone footage, reported CBS. A Great White Shark was spotted in the coastline of beaches in Maine(Representative Image/Pixabay) Drone footage shows shark near shoreline Commercial clam fisherman David Lancaster filmed the shark on Monday, August 11, at around 10 am while operating his watercraft. The video showed the shark gliding just beneath the surface, its fin breaking through gentle swells. Lancaster told CBS it was 'pretty crazy' to see the shark in local water and added that the sea had some really amazing creatures. 'It's in the back of your head, but you have to accept it,' Lancaster was quoted as saying. Also Read: Giant great white shark threatens East Coast beaches. What experts are saying Rare but not unprecedented White sharks have long inhabited Maine's waters but were rarely spotted until recent years, reported People. Scientists suggested that an increase in the seal population, a key food source for sharks, may be drawing more of them closer to shore. The People report added that Scarborough Police shared the video 'for public situational awareness' and said updates would be provided if further sightings occurred. 'The Scarborough Public Safety Team would like to inform the public of a potential shark sighting in local waters, specifically in the area off the south tip of Richmond Island, Crescent Beach State Park, Higgins Beach, and Pine Point Beach. This notice is being shared for public situational awareness, the police said in their statement. Also Read: 'It just felt different': North Carolina fishermen catch, release massive great white shark in scary video | Watch Fatal attack in 2020 still fresh in memory Since shark attacks rarely occur in Maine, the fatal attack in 2020 was that of a great white that killed 63-year-old Julie Dimperio Holowach off Bailey Island. Officials later said her wetsuit had caused the shark to mistake her for a seal, reported CBS. Beach safety has been further enhanced; warnings are promptly issued whenever there is a sighting of a shark near well-frequented swimming sites. Public safety advice Authorities advise boaters, surfers, and swimmers to stay close to shore, exercise caution, and stay away from seal habitats. Officers say that, since attacks are very unlikely, awareness is the best defense. FAQs Where was the shark spotted? Near Higgins Beach, Crescent Beach State Park, Pine Point Beach, Scarborough Beach, and Richmond Island. How big was the shark? It was estimated to be between 10 and 12 feet long. Are great white sharks common in Maine? They have been present for centuries but are rarely seen. Sightings have increased in recent years. Has there ever been a fatal shark attack in Maine? Yes. In July 2020, a woman was killed by a great white shark off Bailey Island.
Fox News
6 days ago
- Fox News
Great white shark lurking near Northeast vacation spot, drone video shows
A drone video captured a great white shark lurking in the waters of a vacation spot in the Northeast. Police in Scarborough, Maine, which is located just south of Portland, confirmed this week that the shark was spotted off the state's coastline. "On Monday, August 11, 2025, Scarborough's Marine Resource Officer received a report of what appeared to be a large shark near Richmond Island and Scarborough Beach," the town wrote on its Facebook page. "Follow-up observations were conducted, and on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the Marine Resource Officer obtained drone video footage showing a possible great white shark, estimated to be 10–12 feet in length, off the southern end of Richmond Island in the vicinity of Higgins Beach and Scarborough Beach," it added. Police also said the shark was seen in the area off Pine Point Beach on Tuesday morning. Town officials said they were alerting the public for "situational awareness." The Maine Department of Marine Resources says on its website that "while the relative risk of a shark encounter is very small, risks should always be minimized whenever possible in any activity on the water." It recommends that swimmers stay close to shore, avoid areas where there are seals or schooling fish and limit splashing. "Avoid shiny jewelry when in or on the water" and "Avoid swimming at dawn/dusk when lighting is low," the Department adds.
Washington Post
7 days ago
- Washington Post
Great white shark is seen near popular beaches in Maine, sparking a warning from police
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Reports of a large great white shark near some of Maine's most popular beaches have prompted police in one coastal town to issue a warning on Tuesday. Scarborough's marine resource officer got word of the roughly 10- to 12-foot shark (over 3 meters) on Monday, police said. The shark was spotted in the area of Crescent Beach State Park, Higgins Beach and Pine Point Beach, they said, all located within a half-hour's drive of Portland.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
Large great white shark seen swimming near Maine beaches
Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A Maine police department issued a warning about a large shark, suspected to be a great white, seen swimming Monday and Tuesday near several public beaches. The Scarborough Police Department said in a news release that the city's marine resource officer received a report Monday of a large shark seen near Richmond Island and Scarborough Beach. Further sightings were reported Tuesday near Pine Point Beach. The department obtained a drone camera video recorded Monday showing what appears to be a 10-12-foot shark off the southern tip of Richmond Island, near Higgins Beach and Scarborough Beach. The beaches remained open Tuesday, but police urged visitors to be cautious in local waters. Solve the daily Crossword
