Here Are the 8 Types of Sharks Mainers Could See in the Water
Think sharks are lurking in every wave? Discover the truth about Maine's coastal waters and the eight shark species that call them home.
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Massachusetts Beach Named One of the Most Dangerous
It's swimming season here in New England, and if you're anything like me, you relish every moment of it. We do, however, have to remember that when we swim in the ocean, we are in shark territory. And there is one beach in Massachusetts where you should think twice before entering the water.
Mainers Wonder: Does Swimming on Your Period Attract Sharks?
All of us have questioned this a time or two in our lives, right?
Couple Lobstering Off MA Coast Surrounded by Massive Sharks
A couple from Massachusetts thought they were seeing a whale near their boat. It was a group of sharks!
Did You Know Maine is Home to 8 Types of Sharks?
According to WGME, the waters off the coast of Maine are home to EIGHT different types of sharks!
Breathtaking Massachusetts Beach Named One of the Most Dangerous in the Country
We're hearing a lot about riptides, but this is all about the sharks.
4 of the Fastest Sharks in the World Can Be Found in Maine
It turns out that some of the fastest sharks in the world are here in the coastal waters of Maine. If you're thinking 'Jaws', yeah. He's out there somewhere.
Feed Your Shark Fascination With Boating Excursions on Cape Cod
Are you ready to get up close and personal with Jaws?
Storyland Sets Opening Date For New Aquarium
Time to plan a late-fall road trip!
An Aquarium In Maine Lets You Play With Sharks
Baby shark can kill you.
Discovery Channel’s Shark Week Will Feature Mainer
Shark Week will return to the Discovery Channel in July and will feature Professor James Sulikowski at the University of New England in Biddeford.
Stanley Cup May Coming to Maine on August 3
The Pittsburgh Penguins won the Stanley Cup this year over the San Jose Sharks in 6 games. The Stanley Cup is making its rounds and is tentatively scheduled to be in Maine on Wednesday, August 3rd.
Syfy’s Sharknado 3 Coming in July
Syfy channels ‘Sharknado’ movies have been a surprise hit for the network. There has been a ‘Sharknado 1 & 2, both starring Ian Ziering and Tara Reid. Both stars will return for ‘Sharknado 3’, but some new names have been announced for the next movie.
Katy Perry’s Shark Dancer Going Viral
Katy Perry’s half time show was seen by more people at a Super Bowl than any other half time show. One of the songs featured a beach scene with dancing beach balls and sharks. The shark on the ‘left’ has been identified as long time Perry back-up dancer Brian Gaw.
Webcams Attached to Sharks to Better Understand Them
Marine biologists at the University of Hawaii and the University of Tokyo have attached webcams to the fins of sharks in the hope to study their habits. Thirty sharks of various types were fitted with the webcams that include a camera, sensors and VHF transmitters.
12 Tattoos That Celebrate ‘Shark Week’ Every Week
If you're just now emerging from a deep slumber and have no idea what's going on in the world, here's an FYI: one of the greatest weeks of the year is upon us. (Cue the 'Jaws' theme song.) Happy Shark Week, shark fans!