CAPE COD SHARK SIGHTINGS
Cape Cod has been a popular tourist destination for decades, but in recent years, it has become known for something else: shark sightings. The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy's Sharktivity app has been tracking the presence of white sharks off the coast of Massachusetts, and the numbers have been increasing. In 2022, there were 55 new individual Atlantic White Sharks tracked, and 63 returning sharks logged. The first sighting of a white shark in 2023 was caught on video by a whale-watching cruise out of Provincetown. The video shows a shark feeding near the surface, at one point emerging near the boat to gobble down a segment of flesh. Although white shark bites on humans are rare, the sighting serves as a reminder to beachgoers and boaters to be mindful of the presence of these ocean animals. The National Park Service recommends staying close to shore, playing in the water in groups, avoiding being in the water near seals or schools of fish and limiting splashing. CAPE COD SHARK