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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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