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Shark sightings surge along southern Maine coast as experts explain what's driving the spike
Sunday, August 30, 2026
White shark sightings increased along the southern Maine coast in 2026. Researchers attributed the increase partly to favorable beach conditions and increased beachgoer activity rather than a change in shark population size.
Original reporting: https://www.foxnews.com/us/maine-white-shark-sightings-southern-coast