Crime & Safety

Shark Chasing Seal Closes Cape Cod Beach

Swimming has been suspended at the beach for an hour.

TRURO, MA – Another Cape Cod beach is temporarily closed Friday after a shark was seen chasing a seal, according to the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy. The sighting happened about 10 feet from the shore of the Truro town beach.

Swimming is expected to resume at 11:55 a.m.

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