Explore all of our stories on recent shark sightings in southern Maine
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Explore all of our stories on recent shark sightings in southern Maine
An uptick in reported sightings has led to beach closures from Reid State Park to Pine Point and Wells Beach.
Posted August 13
Updated August 13
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