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Crane Beach Enhances Safety After Shark Sightings

7/9/2025

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Crane Beach in Ipswich, Massachusetts, is taking proactive steps to ensure a safe summer for beachgoers after last year's alarming shark sightings led to weeks of closures. The Trustees of Reservations are deploying a shark detection buoy and increasing patrols, while lifeguards and local officials will vigilantly monitor the waters, prioritizing the safety of all visitors.

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Crane Beach in Ipswich, Massachusetts, is taking proactive steps to ensure a safe summer for beachgoers after last year's alarming shark sightings led to weeks of closures. The Trustees of Reservations are deploying a shark detection buoy and increasing patrols, while lifeguards and local officials will vigilantly monitor the waters, prioritizing the safety of all visitors.