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See a Great White Shark Snatch a Fish From a Line

Fishermen say depredation has become routine as sharks rebound and gray seal numbers rise, with at least 50 incidents reported this summer.

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The behavior, known as depredation, is becoming more common off the coast of Cape Cod, where fishermen are contending with a growing shark population.

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Fast food: Watch a great white shark snatch a fish from a line off Cape Cod

Massachusetts shark expert Greg Skomal told National Geographic he’d never seen underwater footage of a shark stealing a hooked fish, which is known as...

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See a Great White Shark Snatch a Fish From a Line

The behavior, known as depredation, is becoming more common off the coast of Cape Cod, where fishermen are contending with a growing shark population.

·Washington, United States
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National Geographic broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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