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Nantucket Study Tags 15-Foot Dusky Sharks Hunting Seals

5/20/2026

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The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy began a study off Nantucket, Massachusetts, to track dusky sharks hunting seals.
Researchers attached camera tags and acoustic drones that ping each minute, with Megan Winton reporting sharks reach 15 feet and hunt seals in under 5 feet of water.
Dr. Greg Skomal said the study aims to boost safety and urged swimmers who see a shark to stay calm, watch it, and exit slowly without splashing.

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The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy began a study off Nantucket, Massachusetts, to track dusky sharks hunting seals.
Researchers attached camera tags and acoustic drones that ping each minute, with Megan Winton reporting sharks reach 15 feet and hunt seals in under 5 feet of water.
Dr. Greg Skomal said the study aims to boost safety and urged swimmers who see a shark to stay calm, watch it, and exit slowly without splashing.