Shark Encounters Surge on East Coast

Shark attacks in the United States have surged again this year, with at least a dozen confirmed incidents recorded so far in 2025. Florida and South Carolina continue to lead in the number of reports, and the latest data shared by USA News Today details a serious bite in South Florida and a wave of incidents involving swimmers, snorkelers, and surfers up and down the East Coast. Despite the increase in reports, there have been no fatalities in the United States this year. Experts stress that while the encounters are frightening, fatal shark attacks are extraordinarily rare, and they urge beachgoers to remember the odds of a deadly incident remain extremely low.

According to Shark Attack Tracker, a recent attack in North Carolina left a family shaken but grateful for quick-acting bystanders who intervened. Communities along the coasts, particularly in areas with recent attacks, are responding by ramping up public awareness campaigns, encouraging the use of drone surveillance, and reminding swimmers to stay vigilant. Cape Cod continues to implement a highly visible shark flag system, and lifeguards in popular areas are regularly scanning for shark activity and providing real-time updates to visitors.

In the Northeast, several sightings of a large great white shark have sparked warnings around some of Maine’s most beloved beaches, including Crescent Beach State Park, Higgins Beach, and Pine Point Beach. On Monday morning, a commercial clam fisherman in Scarborough captured drone footage of a ten to twelve foot great white shark gliding just below the surface, its dorsal fin visible as it cruised near Richmond Island and Scarborough Beach. Police immediately issued safety advisories, sharing the drone footage widely to keep the public informed, and have pledged to post updates as more sightings occur. Local researchers suggest that Maine’s growing seal population may be attracting more white sharks to northern waters.

Just last week, a suspected shark bite at Jones Beach State Park in Long Island prompted officials to escalate their safety measures. News coverage from ABC News describes how additional warning signage and increased patrols have been set up, with local authorities urging anyone in the water to avoid swimming alone and to stay close to shore.

The International Shark Attack File at the University of Florida reports that in 2024 there were forty-seven unprovoked shark attacks worldwide, with twenty-eight of those occurring in the United States. Average annual shark-related deaths globally remain extremely low, with only a handful of fatalities each year. Marine scientists highlight that most sharks are not interested in humans as prey, and many attacks are so-called “test bites” out of curiosity, with the majority resulting in minor injuries.

Public safety experts continue to recommend practical tips: avoid swimming at dawn or dusk when sharks are more active, steer clear of areas with large numbers of seals or schooling fish, and never swim alone. Many East Coast beaches are using drones, shark-detection buoys, and expanded lifeguard patrols to provide frequent updates about shark presence and activity.

Worldwide, authorities remind the public that while sharks are a symbol of ocean power, they are vital to marine ecosystems and are far more threatened by human activity than humans are by them. As shark sightings continue and beach safety efforts expand, staying informed is the best way to enjoy the ocean responsibly.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Shark attacks in the United States have surged again this year,
with at least a dozen confirmed incidents recorded so far
in twenty twenty five. Florida and South Carolina continue to
lead in the number of reports, and the latest date
is shared by USA News Today, details a serious bite
in South Florida and a wave of incidents involving swimmers, snorkelers,

(00:21):
and surfers up and down the East Coast. Despite the
increase in reports, there have been no fatalities in the
United States this year. Experts stressed that while the encounters
are frightening, fatal shark attacks are extraordinarily rare, and they
urge beach goers to remember the odds of a deadly
incident remain extremely low. According to Shark Attack Tracker, a

(00:42):
recent attack in North Carolina left the family shaken but
grateful for quick acting bystanders who intervened. Communities along the coasts,
particularly in areas with recent attacks, are responding by ramping
up public awareness campaigns, encouraging the use of drone surveillance,
and reminding swimmers to stay vigilant. Cape cod continues to

(01:04):
implement a highly visible shark flag system and lifeguards in
popular areas are regularly scanning for shark activity and providing
real time updates to visitors. In the Northeast, Several sidings
of a large great white shark have sparked warnings around
some of Maine's most beloved beaches, including Crescent Beach State Park,
Higgins Beach, and Pine Point Beach. On Monday morning, a

(01:28):
commercial clam fisherman in Scarborough captured drone footage of a
ten to twelve foot great white shark gliding just below
the surface, its dorsal fin visible as it crewis near
Richmond Island and Scarborough Beach. Police immediately issued safety advisories,
sharing the drone footage widely to keep the public informed,
and have pledged to post updates as more sidings occur.

(01:51):
Local researchers suggest that Maine's growing seal population may be
attracting more white sharks to northern waters. Just last week,
a suspected shark bite at Jones Beach State Park in
Long Island prompted officials to escalate their safety measures. News
coverage from ABC News describes how additional warning signage and
increased patrols have been set up, with local authorities urging

(02:14):
anyone in the water to avoid swimming alone and to
stay close to shore. The International Shark Attack File at
the University of Florida reports that in twenty twenty four,
there were forty seven unprovoked shark attacks worldwide, with twenty
eight of those occurring in the United States. Average annual
shark related debts globally remain extremely low, with only a

(02:35):
handful of fatalities each year. Marine scientists highlight that most
sharks are not interested in humans as prey, and many
attacks are so called test bites out of curiosity, with
the majority resulting in minor injuries. Public safety experts continue
to recommend practical tips avoid swimming at dawn or dusk
when sharks are more active, steer clear of areas with

(02:58):
large numbers of seals or schools fish, and never swim alone.
Many East Coast beaches are using drones, shark detection buoys,
and expanded lifeguard patrols to provide frequent updates about shark
presence and activity worldwide. Authorities remind the public that while
sharks are a symbol of ocean power, they are vital
to marine ecosystems and are far more threatened by human

(03:21):
activity than humans are by them. As shark sightings continue
and beach safety efforts expand, staying informed is the best
way to enjoy the ocean responsibly. Thank you for tuning
in and remember to subscribe for the latest updates. This
has been a quiet please production. For more check out
quiaplease dot ai.