AfterDark
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Anybody commented on whether those dead seals had chunks bitten out of them? Curious as to whether we should assume 'dead seal' = 'great white kill,' or maybe other causes are in the mix.
Sorry don't know.
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Anybody commented on whether those dead seals had chunks bitten out of them? Curious as to whether we should assume 'dead seal' = 'great white kill,' or maybe other causes are in the mix.
Right I heard there were GWs off the cape. Nobody in RI waters has ever been bitten by any kind of shark at least that know of. That was what you quoted of mine was concerning RI waters not MA right?
Thanks, there aren't any dangerous bears in RI, and I don't intend to camp where there are any, just as I wouldn't dive where I knew there was a GW(s) in the area.
Not sure but if a shark killed a seal it might be reasonable to assume that seal would be consumed, or bitten in half with possible tooth marks, just a guess...
But maybe we can also assume there should be no doubt that dozens if not hundreds of seal per year are killed by shark in Cape Cod and RI waters.
RI shark attack - last time 1895...
Just passing through: Why sharks don’t seem to stop in Rhode Island on their way to Cape Cod - The Boston Globe
Sand sharks (dogfish) and Sand tigers are two different sharks. Its been years since I've seen one in person but I caught a baby sand tiger in Nantucket harbor probably 20 years ago. Dogfish gets sent to the UK for fish and chips, and I can say when prepped properly I'll eat it every day of the week before cod or haddock.
We also have Brown Sharks and a few others that are scary looking but pose no threat.