A huge great white shark was spotted near several tourist beaches.
The deadly shark, believed to be between 10 and 12 feet in length, was observed close to the coast on Monday and Tuesday this week.
The police have announced that they are monitoring the situation and will provide updates to the public when necessary.
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At the moment, the authorities have not closed the beaches but urged visitors to be cautious in local waters.
The great white shark was first spotted approaching Richmond Island and Scarborough Beach in Maine, US.
The police obtained drone footage of the marine beast swimming near Scarborough Beach and Higgins Beach on Monday.
The shark was sighted again near Pine Point Beach on Tuesday, as reported by Need To Know.
The authorities will provide additionAL updates on the shark’s presence in the coming days.
There were 28 confirmed shark bites at US beaches in 2024, according to the International Shark Attack File of the University of Florida.
In Maine, the first recorded fatal shark attack happened in summer 2020.
Julie Dimperio Holowach, 63, who came from New York, was killed off Bailey Island in Casco Bay.
However, the authorities point out that the risk of being bitten by a shark remains extremely low.
Great whites can grow up to about 20 feet in length and weigh over two tons, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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