Great white shark Maine beach.

Reports of a large great white shark near popular beaches in Maine have prompted a warning to beachgoers. The marine resource officer in Scarborough, south of Portland, received a report of a 10- to 12-foot shark on Monday. The shark was seen near Crescent Beach State Park, Higgins Beach, and Pine Point Beach. Commercial clam fisherman David Lancaster captured drone footage of the shark. He described the sight as “magnificent.” Scarborough police said they were sharing the footage Tuesday for public awareness. White sharks are not commonly seen off Maine, but sightings have increased in recent years. Fatal shark bites are exceedingly rare.