MAINE MONITOR • August 1, 2025
As of July 31 this year, there have been 15 confirmed sightings of white sharks off of Maine’s coast. Those who spot a shark should contact their local harbor masters with the location and time of the sighting. Doing so can help spread awareness and reduce paranoia. Avoid swimming with the bait and remember the ocean is home for sharks. “It’s a sign of a healthy, productive ecosystem, so having white sharks around is a really good thing,” said biologist Kyle Oliveira, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Maine and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences.