Sharks are coming within feet of Massachusetts beaches. See list of recently spotted great whites Boston 25 News [Video]

CHATHAM, Mass. — Shark sightings and predations in the water of Massachusetts have been climbing steadily as the summer heat and humidity continue to grip the region.

The Chatham-based Atlantic White Shark Conservancy’s Sharktivity app has reported great white sightings as far north as Nova Scotia with many coming off Cape Cod and the Islands in recent days.

According to one report, a shark came within 50 feet of a Cape Cod beach. Several other reports indicated sharks were swimming about 50 yards offshore.

In addition to the shark sightings, predations involving dead seals have also been reported by Sharktivity users.

Here’s a list of sightings and predations so far this week:

The Sharktivity app tracks sightings fed by researchers, safety officials, and users who upload photos for confirmation.

John Chisholm, adjunct scientist at New England Aquarium, recently told Boston 25 they are expecting more sharks this year as the seal population continues to grow.

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