Cape Cod's Top 10 Stories of 2016

With another year almost in the books, here's a look at the top 10 Cape Cod stories of 2016:

Great White Shark Nursery Found South of Cape Cod

The first-ever great white shark nursery in the North Atlantic has been found south of Cape Cod — explaining a recent surge in sightings.

'Nauti' Heroin Ring on Cape Cod Busted: Police - Barnstable, MA Patch

The Nauti gang on Cape Cod was busted in an undercover sting; 13 were arrested and three were charged with murder, prosecutors said.

Shipwrecked Man Found Alive 100 Miles Off Martha's Vineyard

Nathan Carman spent seven days floating in a raft more than 100 miles from land.

Boy Catches Great White Shark in Cape Cod Bay

A 6-year-old boy caught a great white shark off the Cape Cod coast. The shark was eventually cut free.

Cape Cod Heroin Dealer to Be Deported: Police

Ivan Ramiro, 26, was charged with heroin distribution.

Busty Mermaid Sculpture Causes Cape Cod Controversy

A sand sculpture of a rather well-endowed mermaid at a Cape Cod diner have some questioning its appropriateness.

Cape Cod Woman With 91 Priors Arrested Again - Barnstable, MA Patch

Lynn Jones, 46, of South Dennis, was charged with texting while driving, drug possession, driving with a suspended license, and receiving stolen property.

Stop and Shop Strike Looms for Cape Cod Stores

The grocery chain has 16 Cape Cod locations.

Cape Cod Man Tased after Stealing Fentanyl: Police

Kevin Wordell, 25, was charged with stealing drugs and resisting arrest.

Cape Cod Drug Raid: Cocaine, Pot, Pills, $5K+

Christian Verdoliva was arrested and charged with a host of crimes.

Photo: Patch