White Shark Research (Maine)

State of Maine Department of Marine Resources ^ | updated on April 20, 2021 | Staff

[Capt. Tom]

Right after Maine had its fist fatality of a white shark killing a swimmer last summer they immediately put out some shark detection buoys and will put out more this coming summer of 2021.

It seems they now know like Massachusetts there is no shortage of white sharks around, since the Feds gave the seals and the white sharks protection.

This coming summer inNew England should be full of white shark news with all of he shark biologists congregating here. We are only a few weeks away from the first sighting or "pings" of white sharks on the hydrophones that have recently put out for the upcoming summer season. -Tom

[Red Badger]

I remember seeing a film, many, many years ago, before computers and internet, that showed a shark in a pool that had a tiny current flowing between electrodes in the water.
The shark would not cross that line.

I thought then that it would be a great shark deterrent for beaches and not be very expensive. High voltage not required, so solar panels could be attached to permanent buoys anchored into the sea floor about a hundred yards out and keep a constant current flow that the sharks would not cross, like an electrified fence for livestock................

[Karliner]

There’s a slew of stupid environmental decisions in Califorrnia. One being saving the white sharks. There’s so many now it’s just dangerous to swim in some areas. Never had such a population of killers.

In other news regarding killed, Newsom keep the Mexican border open to drugs and killers and has opened the jails a few times.

California loves its deadly sharks.

[Capt. Tom]

I remember seeing a film, many, many years ago, before computers and internet, that showed a shark in a pool that had a tiny current flowing between electrodes in the water. The shark would not cross that line.

This summer on Cape Cod they are going to experiment with that technology for beaches..

Also some individuals have bought electrical devices to put on their surf boards kayacks, flippers etc. - Tom

[Red Badger]

Also some individuals have bought electrical devices to put on their surf boards kayacks, flippers etc. - Tom

That might not work too well. The shark might be repelled, but only AFTER the bite....................

[golux]

This is the best new film on the subject IMHO

https://www.pbs.org/video/great-white-shark-new-perspectives-of-an-ancient-predator-zidgxv/

[monkeyshine]

[bgill]

If you wander around in a shark’s kitchen, don’t be surprised when you end up being dinner.

[Capt. Tom]

If you wander around in a shark’s kitchen, don’t be surprised when you end up being dinner.

Several articles I have written about white sharks and had published, I usually end with the following paragraph:

"And expect the white shark encounters to continue with people, when us humans enter the white shark’s domain, which begins when the saltwater gets above our knees". - Tom ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[Capt. Tom]

Well how about this. A few moments ago I was on the telephone with a shark biologist friend who IMHO knows more about the white sharks in New England than any other individual shark biologist.

We will continue our conversation at a later time as he has to have a meeting shortly with other shark biologists.

He gave me permission to tell my fellow freepers that white sharks have already been sighted in Massachusetts recently, without going into detail.
Also he told me there are also plenty of basking sharks here also. So any day now, this white shark information will surface in the news. -Tom

[Red Badger]

Here we have Bull sharks that can even tolerate fresh water!...................

[1Old Pro]

Heading to the ME coast next week, probably swim at the hotel. Ocean has to be cold still.

[poconopundit]

[A shark biologist] gave me permission to tell my fellow freepers that white sharks have already been sighted in Massachusetts recently, without going into detail.

Also he told me there are also plenty of basking sharks here also.

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Ah, yes. There's nothing quite like basking in the sun of a Cape Cod beach in the summer.

[Capt. Tom]

Ah, yes. There's nothing quite like basking in the sun of a Cape Cod beach in the summer.

I see you have the same problem posting a photo that I have. Makes me wonder if FR has changed their photo HTML for posting a photo.

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Any day now I expect the news of the the first white shark sighting here in New England to be officially recognized. -Tom

[V K Lee]

Sandy beaches by the sea.

Gawd! how awful. Abhor the seaside. All the grit
and the SUNBURN. Miserable the remainder of ‘vacation’
week.

[poconopundit]

It was fun as a kid. Getting in the water to cool down is fun. We would build sand castles in the wet sand.

Some good memories, but alas that was a different time and place.

[V K Lee]

LOL....shark image. Remember ‘land shark’ once a constant
cry on Saturday Night Live. Smart sharks, they had learned
to knock. :-)

Enjoy fishing, otherwise the water holds no interest, and the sun even less. Remember being so sunburned chills and fever for days on end. Miserable memories.

[poconopundit]

Since moving to Georgia, black full-length tee-shirts are mandatory for me in the summer. I had a pre-cancerous mile removed from my back a couple years ago.

The Mrs. meanwhile is out in the sun almost everyday playing pickleball. And her arms, legs, and shoulders have become very dark. Fortunately for her, she has Asian skin which is far more resistant to the sun's harm.

The university library fully opened up to "no masks required" if you have a vaccine (but nobody's checking). So that means I'll be working more often there to enjoy their air conditioning and the splendid walks in the morning through the North Campus with many huge Live Oak trees.

Supremely blessed, the poet in his Muse.

[V K Lee]

Freedom at last! Our Gov. has dropped any mask
mandate.
Not allowed in government buildings, schools.
Visit this week to the heart clinic, forgetting
to put on mask when leaving the car.
Checked in, they immediately asked if I had a mask.
Oh, it is in the car. I’ll be right back.
No, we have one here for you. Gave me the mask.
Attempted to wear the darn thing and adjust it
properly. One of the nurses said leave it
in place. They were adamant in that their rules be followed. Still taking temperatures before
entering the building.
Dr. asked DH if he had been vaxed. ‘You need to get the jab’. DH still undecided. It would be foolish to do so but it must be HIS decision only. Personally, The Covid is nothing but figure manipulation and a big farce. Don’t plan on any needle. Have seen too many in the last few years which is more than enough, thank you.

AC - the inventor of AC What would Texans have done without this smart individual? If homes had no AC, might even consider moving north for a few months every year. LOL or camp out in a theater, book store, library. Those 115+ degrees are few and far between but we always have a few every summer. But seldom do we ever see below zero temps...until THIS year!

[poconopundit]

Can’t stand the masks as well. I’m pretty sure that keeping the A/C on U of Georgia’s massive library is essential to keeping the books free from mold in the hot Georgia summertime.

So why not allow citizens access to these magnificent buildings and the coolness! Even the Environmental Wackos can’t complain about sharing the coolness.

Besides, UGA is a STATE owned facility so I have a right of access to it as a taxpayer.

Take care.