Dead Frozen Shark Found on Icy Massachusetts Beach During Polar Vortex

Shark Washes Ashore in Marshfield

A pregnant shark washed ashore in Marshfield over the weekend, giving shark scientists the chance to dissect and study the creature. The shark was emaciated and had likely died at sea before washing up on shore. Shark researchers responded to the stranded shark and collected data for further research.

Increase in Shark Strandings

The shark stranding in Marshfield is part of an uptick in shark strandings in the area. Biologists are investigating the cause of the increase, but they believe it may be due to the cold weather and strong currents caused by the polar vortex.

Recent Shark Sightings

In addition to the dead shark found in Marshfield, a 15-foot great white shark recently washed up on a beach in Massachusetts. Shark researchers have been able to collect a wealth of information from the great white shark, including its age, sex, and diet.

Shark Spotting in Winter

While shark sightings are more common in the summer months, they can also occur in the winter. Earlier this week, a thresher shark washed ashore in Eastham, Massachusetts. The shark was alive when it was found, but it later died. Experts believe the shark likely became disoriented and stranded itself on the beach.