An ideal white shark was noticed close to Biddeford seashores Thursday, shutting down swimming in some areas — the newest in a string of shark sightings alongside Maine’s coast.
Swimming is prohibited between Fortunes Rocks Beach and Biddeford Pool for the remainder of the day.
The shark was noticed within the space of Granite Point and Timber Point, Parks and Recreation Waterfront Coordinator Alisha Keezer stated.
Lifeguards are flying the purple marine life flag — warn beachgoers a few potential shark — for the remainder of the day.
Biddeford Parks and Recreation also cautioned beachgoers to verify in with lifeguards about water situations earlier than getting into the ocean, to stay alert and conscious of their environment, and comply with all directions from lifeguard workers.
The division stated it can proceed to watch the waters surrounding Biddeford seashores.
There have been a number of shark sightings alongside the Maine coast lately, together with one in Wells on Wednesday and one final week in Georgetown.
Two extra sightings occurred final week Scarborough, the place a lifeguard was briefly dragged underwater by a shark that grabbed maintain of his rescue torpedo.