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Surge in Great White Shark Sightings Near Cape Cod

8/24/2025

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Since August 14, there have been 20 encounters with great white sharks near South Monomoy Island, Cape Cod.
The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy recorded 11 sightings from August 15-17.
A tagged shark named Quadrilateral, tracked since 2023, has been observed near Nauset Beach.
A recent seal attack occurred in the same vicinity.

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Story summary

Since August 14, there have been 20 encounters with great white sharks near South Monomoy Island, Cape Cod.
The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy recorded 11 sightings from August 15-17.
A tagged shark named Quadrilateral, tracked since 2023, has been observed near Nauset Beach.
A recent seal attack occurred in the same vicinity.