7-Foot Shark Found Stranded Off Cape Cod

CHATHAM, MA — A shark died Friday after stranding itself in Chatham. The 7-foot Porbeagle shark was found near Ryder's Cove Boatyard, according to the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy. State wildlife officials attempted to rescue the shark but it later died.

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Porbeagle shark populations have been decimated by commercial fishing since the 1960s and while it is not endangered, it is listed as a "species of concern" by federal officials.

The shark conservancy shared these photos of Friday's rescue attempt:

Photo credits: Atlantic White Shark Conservancy