Air Wing Searches for Sharks
After hearing of a possible great white shark sighting in Chatham on the morning of July 15, 2013, members of Air Wing Plymouth dedicated their evening patrol to attempt to confirm the shark or sharks and their location along the shores of Cape Cod. Troopers Mark Costa and Scott Fahey from Air Wing Plymouth and Trooper Timothy Hunt of SP Bourne lifted off from Plymouth Air Base at 1400 hrs. At 1630 hours, the crew spotted a great white shark approximately 14-15 feet in length about 200 yards off shore in Chatham in an area not frequented by swimmers. There were many seals in the area and they appeared to be huddled along the shoreline. The shark swam slowly offshore, moving north paralleling the beach before turning back south. To the crew, the shark appeared to be herding the seals for a later meal.
Great White Shark Facts
Life expectancy: approximately 25 years Found along the coasts of all continents except Antartica Each shark may lose more than 1,000 teeth in its lifetime After a large meal, a Great White may not need to eat for 3 months
Aerial photos taken by Air Wing
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