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Cape Cod Shark Sightings: 3 In One Week

The Atlantic White Shark Conservatory tracks the sharks by buoy.

CHATHAM, MA – Sharks are back in Cape Cod for the summer, with three sightings reported off the coast in one week. The first came June 7 when Omar the shark was spotted near Chatham.

Omar popped up again June 12 near Orleans. Another shark, this one named Turbo, was reported near Wellfleet on June 9.

The Atlantic White Shark Conservatory tracks the sharks by buoy. Click here for the Sharktivity Map.

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