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Rare Great White Shark Photo Featured by National Geographic

11/20/2025

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National Geographic included Photographer Brian Skerry's photo of a 10-foot juvenile great white shark taken about 15 miles from Harpswell, Maine, in its Best of the World gallery.
The image is reportedly the first underwater photograph of a great white shark in Maine.
Research indicates a healthy breeding population exists in Passamaquoddy Bay, though sightings are rare.
Skerry dedicated over 10,000 hours of diving to capture this moment.

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National Geographic included Photographer Brian Skerry's photo of a 10-foot juvenile great white shark taken about 15 miles from Harpswell, Maine, in its Best of the World gallery.
The image is reportedly the first underwater photograph of a great white shark in Maine.
Research indicates a healthy breeding population exists in Passamaquoddy Bay, though sightings are rare.
Skerry dedicated over 10,000 hours of diving to capture this moment.