US EditionWhale watchers spot 2 great white sharks in waters off Gloucester
- On June 26, 2025, experienced crew members on a whale watching tour off Gloucester, Massachusetts, were surprised to observe a pair of great white sharks in the area.
- Captain Salvatore "Jay" Frontierro explained that spotting a great white shark during a whale watching tour is extremely rare—about a 0.1% likelihood—and he had never before witnessed two great whites together on the same outing.
- At one moment, the sharks approached as close as five feet to the vessel, giving visitors an up-close view to observe every feature and capture footage for expert analysis and documentation.
- Marine naturalist Amanda Johnston described her excitement as spontaneous and joyful, filled with laughter and celebratory high-fives among the group.
- Frontierro said he expects more white shark sightings this season, and the video, along with the close encounter, gave visitors a memorable experience.
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