A few youngsters received fairly the shock off Massachusetts waters when a shark latched onto a fish they have been reeling in.

The loopy catch occurred close to Monomy Island, simply off Cape Cod on Saturday.

Video exhibits the shark tearing a striped bass to items because the boys attempt to reel it in.

The captain of the boat stated the shark hung round for a fairly very long time after having fun with the snack.

Researchers stated Cape Cod stays one of many few white shark “hotspots” within the Northwest Atlantic and has turn into a essential space for learning the species as a result of sharks return there predictably every summer season and fall to feed on seals, in line with Winton.

“Cape Cod emerged as this seasonal aggregation web site about 15 years in the past,” stated AWSC senior scientist Megan Winton.

The general public can report sightings and keep knowledgeable on shark exercise by way of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy’s Sharktivity app.