Wired
Why It Seems Like Great White Sharks Are Overrunning Maine
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Great white sharks have been spotted off the Maine coast in recent years. Marine biologists attribute the increased sightings to the recovery of seal populations in the Atlantic, which serve as prey for the sharks. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has documented the presence of great white sharks in Maine waters as part of broader population monitoring efforts along the eastern seaboard.
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