Eleven Great Whites Have Been Spotted Off Cape Cod Ahead of July Fourth: WATCH
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At least 11 Great White sharks have been spotted off Cape Cod just in the last two days before the Cape’s largest influx of people that takes place every Fourth of July, including the popular LGBT destination of Provincetown, reports CBS News.
Marine biologist Greg Skomal tagged three of the great whites spotted off Cape Cod.
Marine biologists think the main reason they’re seeing more sharks off the East Coast is an abundance of food. Since becoming a protected species, the gray seal population off Cape Cod has exploded.
“We think it really is as simple as a larger number of seals, more sharks coming closer to shore to feed on the seals,” Skomal said.
“This is a natural hunting ground for this species. Take into consideration that you are a land animal going in the ocean and be vigilant,” Skomal said.
“Shark bites are still very rare. But if people at the Cape want to keep an eye on their favorite beach, there’s an app for that. It’s called Sharktivity and it plots shark sightings.”
