LETTER: Sharks contribute to Cape economic, safety crisis

Cape Cod Times ^ | June 21, 2020 | Ron Beaty

[Capt. Tom]

Now that there are so many sharks and many are tagged, are there any Captains taking people out to see sharks?

Yes, even the taggin group will take out paying customers and several other groups do the same.
Here is one listed below, I have no connection to this group .just added them in for information. -Tom

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Cape Star Charters is now offering Great White Shark eco tours where you will be guided to the sharks by a professional spotter pilot in the sky and be given the chance to view these giants up close and personal! Here is a glimpse of what you can expect to see on your trip. For more information visit: www.whitesharktourscapecod.com.

[Amberdawn]

I don’t buy that explanation, which has been fed to us for some years now. Sharks have been around for hundreds of millions of years, seals for millions. Most animals have imprinted onto the shape, size and movements of their predators and prey. I raised rabbits-whenever a shadow passed over them from above, they flattened themselves against the ground automatically because birds of prey have been a threat to them for millenia. Sharks, I believe, know full well that what they’re seeing isn’t a seal, but being curious and hungry, take a bite anyway to see if “it’s” edible. Scientists have found Great White sharks teeth in logs that have floated out to sea....

[woodbutcher1963]

Thanks, that is exactly what I was looking for.