Great white sharks going north, new data shows | National | whitecountycitizen.com

Marine biologist Jon Dodd reveals the diverse shark population thriving in Maine's coastal waters beyond the famous great white.

Maine's ocean ecosystem supports at least eight distinct shark species, challenging common perceptions about northern Atlantic marine life. These apex predators play crucial roles in maintaining healthy ocean food chains while adapting to cooler northeastern waters that many assume are unsuitable for shark populations.

• Seven additional shark species beyond great whites inhabit Maine waters, including basking sharks, porbeagles, and shortfin makos
• Species range from massive filter-feeding basking sharks to smaller spiny dogfish, showcasing remarkable diversity
• These elasmobranchii demonstrate successful adaptation to northern Atlantic marine environments
• Each species fills different ecological niches within Maine's complex ocean food web system