Sharks spotted near Kennebunk, Kennebunkport beaches

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • August 20, 2026

Sharks were sighted off Kennebunk and Kennebunkport beaches on Thursday. The sightings were reported off Gooch’s Beach in Kennebunk and Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport, the Kennebunkport Police Department said in a social media post. “Due to increased shark activity along the coast, beachgoers are encouraged to remain alert and use caution when entering the water,” the department said. The department advised people to be extra aware of their surroundings and, if they spot a shark, “to calmly exit the water, alert others nearby.”