Great white shark sightings are increasing off the coasts of New England and Canada. Scientists attribute this to a rise in the seal population, a primary food source for these sharks. While Maine has seen a significant increase in detected sharks since 2020, with 19 unique sharks recorded in 2024 alone, shark attacks remain extremely rare. Similarly, Nova Scotia has experienced a substantial rise in white shark presence. Despite the increased sightings, experts emphasize that the risk to humans remains exceptionally low.

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