Lifeguard recalls escaping shark's grasp as officials warn of attacks closer to shore
First publishedAug 11, 12:54 UTC
Last updatedAug 11, 15:49 UTC · 4m ago
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A lifeguard says a shark dragged him about 5 feet underwater off the coast of Scarborough Beach in Maine before he was able to escape and emerge unharmed. The attack comes as officials along the East Coast say there are more sharks closer to shore in areas where they don't usually go.
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- A lifeguard says a shark dragged him about 5 feet underwater off the coast of Scarborough Beach in Maine before he was able to escape and emerge unharmed. The attack comes as officials along the East Coast say there are more sharks closer to shore in areas where they don't usually go.
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Lifeguard recalls escaping shark's grasp as officials warn of attacks closer to shore
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