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14-Foot Thresher Shark Dies After Stranding in Massachusetts

12/4/2025

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A 14-foot thresher shark died after becoming stranded in shallow water off Wellfleet, Massachusetts.
The New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA) responded.
NECWA arrived too late to save the shark.
Strandings are common in colder months as these sharks migrate south.
Marine biologist Krill Carson explained that cold-water exposure can cause cold-stunning and is fatal for these sharks.

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A 14-foot thresher shark died after becoming stranded in shallow water off Wellfleet, Massachusetts.
The New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA) responded.
NECWA arrived too late to save the shark.
Strandings are common in colder months as these sharks migrate south.
Marine biologist Krill Carson explained that cold-water exposure can cause cold-stunning and is fatal for these sharks.