Possible shark sighting in Duxbury, Massachusetts

Swimming is restricted at the beach in Duxbury, Massachusetts, Friday after lifeguards reported a possible shark sighting.

Town officials posted on social media around noon that the potential sighting was at the town's residential beach. The harbormaster will investigate the area.

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Swimming will be restricted for one hour or until the harbormaster gives an all clear.

Friday 7/12/24. Beach Lifeguards have reported a potential shark sighting at the residential beach. The Duxbury Harbormaster will be checking the area. Swimming on the front beach is restricted for 1 hour or until we get the all clear from the Harbormaster.
— Duxbury Beach Operations (@BeachDuxbury) July 12, 2024

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Shark sightings have become increasingly common in Massachusetts waters in recent years. You can track recent sightings in the map below.

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