Maine lifeguard "started swimming like hell" when shark pulled him underwater
Summary
A lifeguard in Maine was pulled underwater by a shark but managed to escape without injury. Shark sightings near popular East Coast beaches have increased recently, with more sharks appearing closer to shore than usual.Key Facts
- The incident happened off Scarborough Beach, Maine.
- Lifeguard Greg Wilfert was pulled about 5 feet underwater by a shark before escaping.
- Officials report a rise in shark sightings along the East Coast near beaches.
- Normally, only a few sharks are seen, but recently there have been many more than usual.
- Experts link this increase to successful marine life conservation efforts.
- OCEARCH, a nonprofit group, studies sharks by tagging and tracking them.
- Shark attacks are still rare; there were 25 unprovoked bites worldwide last year.
- Experts advise beachgoers to be aware of their surroundings when more marine life is present.
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