Tourism
Wells Beach Closes To Swimmers After Shark Sighting
A juvenile shark spotted within 500 feet of Wells Beach prompted officials to keep swimmers out of the water.
NEWS CENTER Maine reported that Wells Beach barred swimmers on Aug. 12, 2026, after a juvenile shark turned up within 500 feet of the shoreline. The sighting prompted officials to keep people out of the water there as a precaution, according to the report. NEWS CENTER Maine reported that the shark was a juvenile but did not specify the species, how long the closure would last or whether other beaches nearby were affected. The station's report did not name the officials who ordered the closure.
Video: NEWS CENTER Maine via YouTube.
