Drone footage captured a large great white shark near popular Maine beaches, prompting a police warning. This follows recent shark sightings in the same area where a fatal attack occurred five years ago. While great white sharks are uncommon in Maine, their presence is linked to the growing seal population, a primary food source. Shark attacks remain exceedingly rare, with only two documented unprovoked attacks in Maine's history. Authorities shared the footage to increase public awareness and encourage caution.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.