Great whites tagged for first time in Atlantic Ocean

[vivfox]

BOSTON -
Massachusetts officials are using high-tech tags to track the movements of two great white sharks near Cape Cod — the first time the fearsome fish have ever been tagged in the Atlantic Ocean.

The electronic tag uses satellite technology to record the travels of the sharks, allowing scientists to better understand their migratory patterns.

The sharks were spotted Saturday by scientists investigating sightings off Monomoy Island in Chatham. Officials say a harpooner tagged them with help from a state shark expert.

Sharks are common in cape waters during summer, though great white sharks are relatively rare around New England.

State officials have warned swimmers to be on the lookout for sharks this weekend, and state environmental police are patrolling the area as a precaution.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32707776...s-environment/

[daniellaaarisen]

Originally Posted by vivfox

State officials have warned swimmers to be on the lookout for sharks this weekend, and state environmental police are patrolling the area as a precaution.

We deal with them all over California. You guys will be fine over there

[gretchen]

My parents were vacationing on Cape Cod when the sharks came in and went after a group of seals 100 yards off Nauset Beach a few days ago...Of course the beach closed a few hours earlier due to great whites in the area but people could be on the beach but not in the water.

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

We deal with them all over California. You guys will be fine over there

Well the way it was reported on TV you would have though there were swarms of them!

[David]

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

We deal with them all over California. You guys will be fine over there

Besides, you're safe until you actually get in the water.