
GREENWICH, CT — Two full-grown sharks were spottedalong Eagle Pond on Greenwich Point Friday afternoon.
It is believed the animals were sand sharks, according to the Greenwich Time. It is not uncommon to see them in the area at any time of the year, and they were likely chasing bait fish to the pond.
Sand sharks, also known as sand tiger sharks, have an aggressive appearance but are docile and only known to attack humans if they are bothered first, according to National Geographic.
They range in size from 6.5 to 10.5 feet long and weigh between 200 and 350 pounds.
Check out pictures of the Greenwich sharks at Greenwich Time.
Image via Tony Alter/Flickr Commons
Find out what's happening in Greenwichfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.