It's like a real-life Jaws...times eleven.
Researchers say eleven great white sharks have recently been seen around Cape Cod: on Cape Cod Bay; and near Monomy Island. One of the sharks was 13-feet long, and spotted eating a seal. This all comes after last year's two shark attacks on humans: including the state's first fatality in 80 years. 26-year-old Arthur Medici was killed by a shark while boogie boarding in Wellfleet.
To say the least, this is making tourists who are visiting the Cape this 4th of July weekend a little nervous.
It is shark season, and researchers from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy are trying to figure out what to do. They believe that studying the hunting and feeding habits of the area's great white sharks could be the key to keeping beachgoers safe. One of the biggest reasons for the shark population increase is the number of seals in the area: which sharks love to eat. By the way, their job can be pretty dangerous: check out the video of them trying to tag a shark below!
By the way, you can track shark activity by using the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy's Sharktivity app.
We can't help but think of this scene from Jaws...wonder if officials are having this conversation right about now?
JAWS (1975) Scene: "It's a Great White"/'Eating Machine.'
Source: Daily Mail UK