Sharks

Nearly 80% of educators surveyed said a "bell-to-bell" cellphone ban reduced distractions; warming ocean waters prompt at least three new species of shark to show up in New England.

Spinner, tiger and smooth hammerhead sharks have all been spotted either by research teams or by members of the public off the coast of New England this year and in the past few years. They’re likely here because of climate change, says researchers.

As is typical in science, every rule has its exceptions.

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"Until now, we've never had any idea of how many white sharks might be out there." A four-year study confirms Cape Cod is the country's hot spot.

Organizations like the Seacoast Science Center and Atlantic White Shark Conservancy are trying to start conversations about coexisting with sharks in New England waters.

Interactions between white sharks and humans are rare. But the risk is still there. There have been five in Massachusetts since 2012 — three of them classified as bites, one of which was fatal, said Greg Skomal, the state Division of Marine Fisheries shark expert.

Sharks have nostrils, and their sense of smell is critical to their survival.

The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy has now has documented more than 600 of the apex predators since it began monitoring the population in 2014, staff scientist Megan Winton said Wednesday. Many of the sharks return to the area year after year to feed on the abundant seals that call Cape Cod home.

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