5-Foot Tiger Shark Caught Off Cape Cod Signals Northward Shift of Marine Species
A juvenile tiger shark caught off Falmouth, Massachusetts, in late July 2026 highlights how rapidly warming ocean temperatures are pushing tropical marine predators into historically cooler waters. Scientists say such sightings are becoming more common as the Gulf of Maine warms faster than most of the world's oceans, with potential cascading effects on regional ecosystems, fisheries, and coastal safety.
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