Another thresher shark washed up on Cape Cod

"Local News Two male thresher sharks have washed up on Cape Cod beaches in the last week. A thresher shark washed up on Cape Cod for the second time in a week. A 13-foot male thresher shark was found dead on a beach, according to a Saturday Facebook post from MA Sharks. The shark was discovered at Campground Beach in Eastham, the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance, which shared additional photos."

"A thresher shark washed up on Cape Cod for the second time in a week. Previously, on Wednesday, a 14-foot male thresher shark washed up on Mayo Beach in Wellfleet and died shortly before help arrived. Thresher sharks, among other marine species, can become stranded on Cape Cod beaches after getting caught in the state's hook shape while trying to migrate south, according to the alliance."

Two male thresher sharks washed ashore on Cape Cod beaches within a week, both males measuring roughly 13 and 14 feet. The 13-foot shark was found dead at Campground Beach in Eastham, with photos circulated by local wildlife groups. Earlier, a 14-foot male thresher washed up on Mayo Beach in Wellfleet and died shortly before responders arrived. The strandings occurred during the southward migration period. Thresher sharks and other marine species can become stranded on Cape Cod beaches after getting caught in the region's hook-shaped coastline while attempting to migrate south.

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