Rare shark attack in Maine may be linked to marine protection
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Maine is home to 8 types of sharks, from sand tigers to great whites
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What we know about the fatal shark attack in Maine
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NY Woman Killed in Rare Maine Shark Attack - PassageMaker
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Getting Past Our Fear of Sharks - Outside Online
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Great White Shark Tales from Cape Cod Captains
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Shark Attacks in Maine Were Unthinkable — Until Bailey Island - Down East Magazine
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Deadly shark attack in Maine: 63-year-old woman remembered for her 'enthusiasm and positive spirit
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White Sharks Frequently Asked Questions — AWSC
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Study tracks great white sharks off Maine coast
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WATCH: White shark surprises boy in stunning fishing encounter off Fort Lauderdale – Sun Sentinel
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Lessons for the Return of Great White Sharks - Nautilus
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Deadly shark attack off Maine coast under investigation