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Great white shark pulls lifeguard underwater at popular family beach destination on the East Coast
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· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original report from KTVU FOX 2 News, which provides further details on the shark encounter in Maine.
A lifeguard was pulled underwater by a great white shark near a popular beach in Maine. The incident occurred over the weekend, according to local officials. The lifeguard is currently recovering from the encounter.
Details of the incident are limited, but it is known to have taken place at a family-friendly beach destination on the East Coast. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original report from KTVU FOX 2 News, which provides further details on the shark encounter in Maine.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KTVU FOX 2 News Reading time: 1 min
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