martinezlaura+FollowSharks spotted closer to California beachesGreat white sharks are now showing up in places along the California coast where locals never expected them. Warmer ocean temperatures have pushed young sharks north, turning spots like Monterey Bay into new shark nurseries. This means more surprise encounters for swimmers and surfers—like the recent close call at Rio Del Mar Beach that led to a 48-hour closure. Scientists are tracking these changes with high-tech tools, and lifeguards are sharing tips to keep everyone safe. How do you feel about sharing the waves with these new neighbors? Is this a sign of bigger changes in our oceans? #Science #CaliforniaBeaches #SharkSightings00Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowShark Encounters Are Getting Wild!A massive 12-foot great white was just caught (and released!) off a North Carolina beach, and sightings are popping up way earlier than usual. Experts say warming seas are pushing these giants closer to shore, and tracking tech shows sharks like 'Contender'—a 14-foot legend—cruising near packed beaches. With recent close calls, scientists are sharing safety tips: skip sparkly jewelry, swim with a buddy, and keep your eyes on any sharks you spot. The ocean’s getting wilder—would you still swim? #Science #GreatWhiteShark #SharkSightings1710Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowShark sightings clear swimmers at Mass. beachesShark activity is making waves along Massachusetts beaches this summer! Swimmers at Falmouth’s Surf Beach and Nantucket’s Cisco Beach were pulled from the water after lifeguards spotted large white sharks nearby—one measuring six feet long. In just one week, 21 shark sightings were reported, with hotspots around Chatham and South Monomoy Island. Some of these sharks, like the 12-foot Scarface and 11-foot Baobob, are even tracked by name on the Sharktivity app. With shark season in full swing, how do you feel about swimming at the Cape right now? Would real-time tracking make you feel safer or more nervous? #Science #CapeCod #SharkSightings20Share
gregorybrown+FollowSharks? Rockaway Surfers Don’t FlinchNYC’s Rockaway Beach regulars are totally unfazed by the latest shark sightings—some even say it’s better for surfing when the newbies clear out! Despite NYPD drones and lifeguards warning about sharks just 100 feet from swimmers, most locals just laugh it off and keep catching waves. One surfer even joked, “We surf with the sharks.” Honestly, the only thing scarier than the sharks might be the drones’ robot voices. Would you risk it for the perfect wave? #News #NYCBeaches #SharkSightings00Share
darrell47+FollowShark Sightings Are Up—Would You Still Swim?Okay, this is wild: great white shark sightings are on the rise along Northeast beaches just as summer wraps up. Maine even had to put up warning flags after a big one was spotted near shore! Experts say shark numbers are rebounding thanks to healthier oceans, but it means more close encounters for swimmers. Would you still take a dip, or is this your sign to stick to the sand? #News #SharkSightings #BeachLife40Share
