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Shark Sighting Near Cape Cod Forces Beach Closures
A shark sighting near Cape Cod this weekend forced beaches closures.
Plymouth, MA — Two Plymouth beaches were closed Saturday after a shark sighting.
Plymouth police said a shark was seen near White Horse Beach in the afternoon. Swimmers were ordered out of the water.
White Horse Beach and Plymouth Beach will be closed until at least Sunday morning, officials said. A reopening time has not yet been announced.
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Public announcement - please be aware that Plymouth Beach & White Horse Beach have been closed until further notice due to shark sightings.
— Town of Plymouth (@TownofPlymouth) July 16, 2016
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