shark Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Maine fishermen aren’t afraid of great white sharks. They’re fascinated.

by Kay Neufeld August 12, 2025August 13, 2025

‘If I see a fin near the surface, I always go and check it out,’ said fisherman Cory Hawkes, who spotted 10 great white sharks near Harpswell in July.

Maine, News

Drone captures video of shark swimming off Scarborough coast

by Gillian Graham August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

The sighting of the shark, believed to be a great white, near busy southern Maine beaches prompted warnings from public safety officials.

Outdoors, Sports

Reasons why great white shark sightings are on rise off Maine coast

by Ron Joseph August 4, 2025August 4, 2025

And though encounters with them can be devastating, sharks are quickly gaining rock-star status.

Maine

Should Mainers be concerned by shark sightings?

by Julia Tilton August 3, 2025August 8, 2025

The presence of sharks are an indicator of an ecosystem’s good health, according to a shark biologist.

Maine, News

Harpswell issues warning after great white sharks spotted near Bailey Island

by Gillian Graham July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Maine’s only fatal shark attack took place in the area in 2020, prompting the state to deploy sensors along the coast to track tagged white sharks.

Maine, News

White sharks make frequent visits to Maine’s coastal waters, new data reveals

by Penelope Overton April 7, 2025April 9, 2025

But most white sharks tracked during a new study only hung out for about 15 minutes at Maine’s most popular sandy beaches before moving on, and the number of shark visits is still low compared to hotspots like Cape Cod.

Nation / World, New England

Shark biologists stumble into a deep-sea murder mystery

by Kyle Melnick September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

Porbeagle sharks aren’t known to have predators, but a new study says it recorded the first instance of the species being preyed upon by another massive shark.