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- A great white shark pulled a lifeguard underwater at a Maine beach on Saturday, August 9, 2026, according to reports.
- The encounter occurred during active lifeguard duty, resulting in the lifeguard being dragged beneath the surface by the shark.
- Authorities have not released the identity of the lifeguard or the specific extent of their injuries.
A great white shark pulled a lifeguard underwater at a Maine beach on Saturday, August 9, 2026, according to reports. The incident prompted immediate safety alerts and the closure of the affected beach area as authorities assessed the risk to swimmers.
The encounter occurred during active lifeguard duty, resulting in the lifeguard being dragged beneath the surface by the shark. Local emergency responders and beach officials responded to the scene to secure the perimeter and remove beachgoers from the water.
Authorities have not released the identity of the lifeguard or the specific extent of their injuries. The beach remained closed to the public following the attack to prevent further interactions between marine life and swimmers.