Scarborough Police Warn of Confirmed Shark Sightings Near Pine Point Beach
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7 reports left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place
How it spread - 12 original reports
Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- themainewire.com13:35first to report
Thu, 6 August 2026
1 report- bigcountry969.com01:31
Two juvenile Great White sharks were spotted off Pine Point Beach near Prouts Neck this week, and by Wednesday, drone footage showed up to seven white sharks swimming and feeding in those same nearshore waters.
Fri, 7 August 2026
1 report- pressherald.com21:01
Recent sightings in Scarborough are not deterring people from riding the waves.
Mon, 10 August 2026
1 report- 92moose.fm11:49
Several beaches at Reid State Park in Georgetown remained closed to swimmers over the weekend following multiple shark sightings near shore.
Fri, 21 August 2026
1 report- globalnews.ca01:25
The province does not currently track shark fin sightings or use drones to monitor coastal waters for sharks.
Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- nhpr.org12:10
A rash of near-shore shark sightings has led to temporary beach closures and surveillance measures along the southern Maine coast.
Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- onthewater.com21:22
Jason Landerer and Christopher Meng-Killeen caught and released two tiger sharks—a rare visitor to New York—off Long Beach in August.
Tue, 1 September 2026
2 reports- wfsb.com12:00
A hammerhead shark looks to have swam its way into Long Island Sound, according to video recorded by a Channel 3 viewer.
- turnto10.com12:33
It appears the first shark attack of the season took place in the waters off Martha’s Vineyard this week.
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- Times of India10:30
Researchers have confirmed a summer nursery for young great white sharks off New York. Juvenile whites repeatedly use the region's coastal waters for food and protection. Tagged sharks have traveled far and returned to the Long Island area annually. Warming waters are also bringing more species typically associated with warmer seas. Understanding these sharks replaces fear with a better appreciation of their ecosystem role.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- ocregister.com23:27
Carolos Gauna will be showcasing his footage and joining a panel of shark experts, researchers and survivors on Sept. 5 for "Great White Sharks, Science, Safety and Survival" at Sports Basement Long Beach.
Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- France Info (France)15:26
Un phénomène rarissime s'est produit en Charente-Maritime : des centaines de requins-hâ ont été observées pendant cinq jours à proximité d'une plage de l’île de Ré habituellement prisée des surfeurs. Une espèce menacée d’extinction et inoffensive pour l'homme. Gaël Contal, un photographe spécialisé, a pu immortaliser cet incroyable spectacle.