Popular Beach On North Shore Of Massachusetts Announces New Shark Safety Measures

CBS Boston

July 9, 2025

A well-known beach on the North Shore of Massachusetts is taking steps to protect swimmers this summer after a series of shark sightings last year.

Last fall, shark sightings kept Crane Beach in Ipswich closed for swimming for weeks in September and October. The beach even warned dog owners to keep their pets away from the shore due to the presence of sharks. Now, the Trustees of Reservations, which operates the beach, is stepping up efforts to monitor the waters for sharks.

"The safety of our visitors and staff is our top priority," Trustees Property Director Chris Moore said in a statement. "We have worked diligently in preparation for the summer beach season with local public safety officials, marine biologists, and state wildlife officials to put in place staff training and several safety protocols in the event sharks return to Crane Beach this year."

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