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LOCAL NEWS Great white sharks have been a major focus along Cape Cod. More tiger sharks could be coming soon because of climate change Tiger sharks moving north ‘could have ramifications for human safety’ Tiger sharks are migrating farther north because of climate change, according to new research. Move over, great white sharks. A new apex predator could be patrolling the Cape soon, as tiger sharks migrate farther north each year because of climate change and warmer oceans. While waters off the Northeast have historically been too cold for tiger sharks, temps have warmed significantly in recent years and are...

It was a scene straight from the ancient fable as Matt Heath swam up to a tiger shark – and spotted a fisherman’s hook sticking out of its mouth. Androcles famously braved the lion’s roars to pull a giant thorn from its paw. But would one of the most dangerous predators known to man respond as tamely as Aesop’s injured beast? After swimming with the sharks and gaining their trust, the dive boat captain knew he had to help. ‘Believe me, there is nothing relaxing about pulling a large hook out of a 14ft tiger shark,’ said the 29-year-old American....