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Maine lifeguard says shark dragged him 5 feet underwater as officials warn of increased sightings
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- A Maine lifeguard, Greg Wilfert, was pulled underwater by a shark off Scarborough Beach but managed to free himself and reach shore unharmed.
- Wilfert initially thought he was caught in a boat propeller before realizing a shark had grabbed his buoy and pulled him about 5 feet underwater.
- East Coast officials report an increase in shark sightings near popular beaches, with at least a dozen sharks spotted recently near Scarborough.
- Experts attribute the rise in shark presence to successful marine conservation efforts that have boosted marine life populations.
- Despite more sightings, shark encounters remain rare, with only 25 unprovoked bites reported globally last year according to the International Shark Attack File.
