Scarborough Police Warn of Confirmed Shark Sightings Near Pine Point Beach
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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.
Mon, 21 September 2026
1 report- dailyhive.com20:09
Amid recent reports of shark sightings, do Canadians really need to be stressing out about an unwelcome starring role in another 'Jaws' sequel?
Fri, 25 September 2026
1 report- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)08:55
Mon, 28 September 2026
7 reports- ABC News (Australia)02:03
Local surf lifesavers found the whale carcass at City Beach this morning, with authorities issuing multiple shark warnings for the popular swimming spot.
- perthnow.com.au05:35
Experts are sounding the alarm over potential shark movements after a whale carcass washed up on a popular Aussie beach.
- Index.hr (Croatia)07:59
SNAŽNA oluja pogodila je istočnu obalu SAD-a, uzrokujući poplave i štetu. U poplavljenom Surf Cityju u New Jerseyju snimljen je mali, bezopasni morski pas kako pliva ulicama.
- N1 Info (Croatia)08:16
Dok je snažna oluja pogodila obalu New Jerseyja i izazvala velike poplave, stanovnike je iznenadila snimka na kojoj se navodno vidi morski pas kako pl
- RMF24 (Poland)08:44
Tłumy zbiegły się na plażę, by zobaczyć to zjawisko. Rekiny już krążą blisko brzegu
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)09:00
Dok je snažna oluja harala obalom New Jerseyja i pretvorila čitave četvrti u poplavljene kanale, društvenim mrežama počela se širiti snimka koja je ostavila stanovnike u nevjerici - u mutnoj vodi koja je preplavila ulice navodno pliva morski pas. Video je, prema lokalnoj televiziji News 12, snimio j...
- 24sata (Croatia)19:37
Videozapis koji je iznimno brzo postao viralan na društvenim mrežama prikazuje prepoznatljivu leđnu peraju kako siječe mutnu vodu na Long Beach Islandu
Tue, 29 September 2026
2 reports- iDNES (Czechia)13:37
Pobřežní bouře zaplavila ulice amerického města Surf City. Jeden z obyvatel pak před svým domem spatřil něco nečekaného: nad vodou se pohybovaly žraločí ploutve. Zvíře zachytil na video.
- Le Figaro (France)20:42
Un habitant de la commune, située au nord d’Atlantic City, a pu filmer la scène avec son téléphone alors que le squale remontait l’allée menant à sa maison. La vidéo a rapidement fait le tour des réseaux sociaux.
Thu, 1 October 2026
1 report- nationalgeographic.com11:00
The behavior, known as depredation, is becoming more common off the coast of Cape Cod, where fishermen are contending with a growing shark population.
Sat, 3 October 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories09:01
Canada's Atlantic waters are attracting more great white sharks bbc.com
Mon, 5 October 2026
1 report- abc13.com14:24
A kayaker who caught a shark while fishing off the Malibu coast was bitten twice and later hospitalized
Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report- The Guardian World17:40
Two-mile stretch of Huntington Beach closed after sighting at location popular with surfers and swimmers A popular southern California beach was closed after a great white shark was reportedly spotted “exhibiting aggressive behavior” on Tuesday afternoon. The Huntington Beach fire department said there was a “credible report” of a 10-12ft great white shark circling near a lifeguard tower, which is considered aggressive behavior according to the city’s marine safety division’s “shark response...
Fri, 16 October 2026
1 report- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)10:52
Mon, 19 October 2026
1 report- wfae.org16:04
Boston Harbor used to be one of America's dirtiest ports. But after decades of cleanup efforts, plenty of marine life, including sharks, call it home.
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- kccu.org19 Oct, 16:04their copy
Tue, 20 October 2026
2 reports- The Guardian World16:45
Videos show shark launching several feet from water as a group of friends pose for photos along Marina state beach A great white shark put on a spectacular display for California beachgoers over the weekend, leaping from the water off Marina state beach and photobombing visitors. Videos circulating online show a great white shark launching several feet out of the water in the background as a group of friends pose for photos along the beach. Continue reading...
- Index.hr (Croatia)17:20
VELIKA bijela psina neočekivano je iskočila iz mora kod kalifornijske plaže.
Wed, 21 October 2026
3 reports- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)12:26
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)12:49
Na plaži u Kaliforniji, velika bijela psina iskočila je iz mora upravo u trenutku kada se žena fotografirala uz obalu. Snimka je ubrzo postala viralna, piše People. Neobičan događaj odigrao se u subotu na plaži Marina State Beach. Erin King ondje je provodila dan, kada je upoznala Raniu Melhem i nje...
- 103kkcn.com14:32
"You yell barracuda, everybody says, "Huh? What?" You yell shark, we've got a panic on our hands." Looks like some great whites recently scoped out some Texas beaches.
Thu, 22 October 2026
1 report- dailymail.com14:45
Christopher Stefanou, 30, was charged with animal cruelty for allegedly capturing a great white shark off the shores of Cape Cod.