Shark Found at Sachuset Point Sunday

Patch reader Donna McHenry found a shark, which she said appeared to be dead, washed up on the far south west side of Sachuset Point Sunday. 

Several witnesses said they were told it was a basking shark, which is the second largest living fish, after the whale shark. The shark appeared to have fishing lines around his tail.

Mystic Aquarium was contacted, said McHenry. 

If you see a standard marine mammal or sea turtle, you can call Mystic Aquarium's 24-hour at 860.572.5955 ext.107.