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Shark Watch: Here's How To Stay Safe Amid New Reports Of Sightings Shark Watch: Here's How To Stay Safe Amid New Reports Of Sightings
Shark Watch: Here's How To Stay Safe Amid New Reports Of Sightings As many flock to the beaches this summer, researchers have also reported a brand-new uptick in shark sightings. Several white sharks have been spotted up and down the Atlantic Coast in the last week, closing several beaches including one on Long Island where a lifeguard was bitten during a training exercise. The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy shared the following tips to stay safe when entering the water: Be aware sharks hunt for seals in shallow water. Stay close to shore where rescuers can reach you. Swim, paddle, kayak, and surf in groups – don’t isolate yourself. Avoid areas where sea…

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by Nicole Valinote
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715 Pound Shark Pinged Off NJ Coast 715 Pound Shark Pinged Off NJ Coast
715 Pound Shark Pinged Off NJ Coast A 715-pound shark was pinged off the coast of New Jersey this week. Tancook, a juvenile white shark, surfaced around 9:30 p.m. May 25, according to Ocearch's shark tracker. It was not immediately clear how many miles off the coast the shark was. Tancook seems to really be loving the wrecks and artificial reefs off of @CapeCanaveralFL! He's been hanging out in this region for the past week. Tancook is a 9'7" & 715lb juvenile male white shark & you can track his movements on our #SharkTracker: https://t.co/8qMyuxvIHH pic.twitter.com/1hsse5YYy2 — OCEARCH (@OCEARCH) December 20, 20…

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by Cecilia Levine