Great White Shark Spotted Off New England Coast In Striking Drone Video: Watch
A breathtaking drone video has captured a great white shark gliding just off the Northeast coast, sparking new safety warnings for beachgoers as sightings continue along the state’s southern shoreline.
The footage, taken in Portsmouth, Maine from the watercraft of David Lancaster on Monday, Aug. 11, at around 10 a.m., shows the unmistakable silhouette of a large shark, estimated to be 10 to 12 feet long, moving through the waters near Richmond Island and Scarborough Beach.
The video, released by the Scarborough Police Department, was obtained during follow-up observations by the town’…
Humpback Whale Washes Ashore In Long Beach
Authorities are investigating after a deceased whale washed ashore on Long Island.
The juvenile humpback whale was discovered in Long Beach, near Shore Road and Roosevelt Boulevard, early Monday morning, Dec. 30, Long Beach Police said.
Local, state, and federal agencies responded to the scene, which remained cordoned off to the public Thursday afternoon.
A necropsy was expected to be performed, after which the whale will be buried, police said.
“Please avoid the area to allow the various agencies to conduct their work,” the agency said.
Juvenile humpback whales can measure up to 16 fee…
Latest Whale Death Due To Fractured Skull, Propeller Wounds: Mmsc
The latest whale to wash up on the Jersey Shore died of a blunt strike to the head with propeller wounds, experts said.
A necropsy was performed on the 30-foot humpback whale on Friday, March 3, in Seaside Park The whale washed ashore on Wednesday, March 1.
Although the animal was fairly decomposed, teams were able to determine that she was a female, in good body condition, and document several internal and external injuries, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center said on Facebook.
"These include bruising on the head, sections of fractured skull, and sharp force trauma consistent with propelle…
