Where are the most shark sightings on Cape Cod?

What beaches on cape cod have the most sharks? All ocean beaches on cape cod have sharks. But great whites are more often documented on the outer cape beaches, stretching from Monomoy Island and Chatham all the way up Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro, and Provincetown.

Where can I see sharks on Cape Cod?

Currently, lifeguards or other public safety officials are notified when tagged sharks are detected by the five real-time receivers located off LeCount Hollow and Newcomb Hollow beaches in Wellfleet, Nauset Beach in Orleans, Head of the Meadow in Truro and North Beach in Chatham.

Are there sharks in Cape Cod Bay?

Every June, the great white sharks return to the waters of Cape Cod. And this year is no exception. The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy said a great white dubbed James was detected on a receiver off North Beach in Chatham on Friday.

Are there sharks at Martha’s Vineyard?

Oak Bluffs – A great white shark has recently been located off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard. The shark, named “Freya”, was tagged earlier this year by researchers in North Carolina. Though they do not actively hunt humans, encounters with sharks can be dangerous for both humans and sharks.

Where was the great white shark in Cape Cod?

PROVINCETOWN (CBS) — It was an incredible sight for some Cape Cod beachgoers over Labor Day Weekend. A great white shark could be seen “less than 10 feet from shore” on Sunday at Race Point Beach in Provincetown. Photos and videos from around 11 a.m. show just how close the shark was to the beach.

Are there Sharks at the Cape Cod beaches?

Three Cape Cod beaches were temporarily closed to swimming on Aug. 28 after sharks were seen off Head of the Meadow Beach in Truro, Race Point Beach and Nauset Beach in Orleans.

What kind of shark was at Race Point?

A single black fin could been seen intermittently along the small waves of the ocean in multiple videos McKenzie recorded of the shark sighting. Children had just finished swimming, and her friends were out on their kayaks when the shark approached the beach. “It swam back and forth in front of us for about 10 minutes.

How big was the great white shark in Provincetown?

A great white shark seen off Provincetown (Photo credit: Tamzen McKenzie) Photos and videos from around 11 a.m. show just how close the shark was to the beach. Tamzen McKenzie said her friends noticed that the seals were staying out of the water. A little while later, they spotted the shark, estimated to be at least 10 feet long.