North Shore Beaches Close Consecutive Days for Shark Sightings Massachusetts

Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, Massachusetts, was closed for swimming for the second consecutive day due to a shark sighting reported nearby, prompting officials to advise swimmers to stay out of the water and follow lifeguard instructions. The closure followed a similar incident at nearby Long Beach, where a shark fin was spotted, leading to a temporary shutdown and police and harbormaster boat patrols to assess the situation. Although no sharks were observed at Good Harbor Beach on Thursday, concerns remain as the great white shark tracking app Sharktivity has reported multiple shark sightings in the North Shore area recently. Additional safety concerns include a high surf advisory with large breaking waves and dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Erin. Other nearby beaches, like Crane Beach in Ipswich, have implemented shark detection measures due to increasing shark activity in the region. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely to determine when it is safe to reopen the beaches.