BEVERLY BEACH, Md. — Dun dun. Dun dun. Dun dun. Look out, beach goers — a shark was seen in the water at Beverly Beach in Anne Arundel County last week.
According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, which posted a video of the sighting, shark sightings are not uncommon in the Chesapeake Bay. Though the video doesn’t provide enough information to know the species of this shark, the DNR says 41 shark species have been documented in Maryland waters.
But don’t freak out just yet — he’s not back for his noon feeding. It’s rare for sharks to bite people, but you should still take precautions if you see one, and stay out of the water.
If you’re aiming to go fishing, know the rules. Shark fishing is regulated by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. Only some species can be legally fished and they require a catch card and landing tag.
The DNR collects information about shark sightings in Maryland and says if you see what you think could be a shark, email customerservice.dnr@maryland.gov with photos or videos and information about where you were and when it happened.