Great white shark spotted by fisherman in Harpswell, Maine

HARPSWELL, Maine - A warning flag has been raised at Cedar Beach on Bailey Island in Harpswell after a local fisherman reported seeing a great white shark off the coast.

According to officials in Harpswell, the sighting was reported around 4 p.m Monday.

In response, town staff raised the shark warning flag at Cedar Beach to alert beachgoers that a shark might be in the area.

We’re told the beach is still open to swimmers.

Great white sharks are not considered common in Maine, but sightings are possible.