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‘Highly unusual’: A humpback whale was spotted swimming through the Cape Cod canal

A shark flag waves in the air off a lifeguard station at Newcomb beach in Wellfleet, Massachusetts on Cape Cod on July 13.

Another idea for handling shark sighting responses on Cape beaches? Industrial speakers.

Three women pass a makeshift memorial at Newcomb Hollow Beach, where a boogie boarder was bitten by a shark in 2018 and later died of his injuries, in Wellfleet, Mass.

'To be honest, what criminal charge would even be there at the moment?'

Shark near Head of the Meadow Beach in Truro

This photo shows just how close a shark was to shore in Truro before beach closure July 17, 2019 | 11:28 AM

A Great White Shark swims off the shore of Cape Cod, on July 13, 2019. Three Cape Cod beaches were temporarily closed to swimming on July 13, after great white sharks were spotted as close as 150 feet offshore, according to the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy.

Great white sharks spotted at 3 Cape Cod beaches July 14, 2019 | 3:48 PM

Connor Long.

'We are hoping that somebody with a conscience will come forward' July 12, 2019 | 4:16 PM

The view at Wequassett Resort in East Harwich.

Most of the Northeast's top 10 resort hotels are in New England July 12, 2019 | 11:44 AM

Yarmouth, MA

Man faces kidnapping, suffocation, and other charges following 'violent domestic attack' July 11, 2019 | 3:07 PM

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'We’ve had a spotter pilot in the air for years, a decade, and he’s never seen this' July 9, 2019 | 3:12 PM

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‘FIRST FOOTAGE EVER!’: Drone video captures 2 great white sharks ‘interacting’ off Cape coast July 9, 2019 | 8:48 AM

Briggs Beach in Little Compton, R.I.

Need vacation inspiration? Boston.com readers love these 17 local spots. July 9, 2019 | 5:00 AM

Live updates: Here's where sharks have been spotted in Massachusetts July 3, 2019 | 1:43 PM

The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular 2016 from the roof of Boston University's 33 Harry Agganis Way.

97 Massachusetts Fourth of July fireworks shows to watch in 2019 June 28, 2019 | 11:34 AM

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Researchers spot ‘at least’ 9 great white sharks in Cape Cod Bay in one day June 25, 2019 | 12:01 PM

In 6 minutes, Yarmouth Fire Department helps deliver baby June 19, 2019 | 11:54 AM

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Watch: Orca spotted in waters off Cape Cod June 10, 2019 | 8:59 AM

A view from the future Bourne Rail Trail in Bourne.

Plans for a Bourne rail trail just earned national recognition June 7, 2019 | 12:14 PM

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column.*** New England Aquarium Whale Watches (handout)

What you'll find on the 38 stops along the Massachusetts Whale Trail June 7, 2019 | 5:00 AM

Seals on Monomoy Island.

Is an 'invisible fence' the answer to preventing shark attacks on Cape Cod? May 30, 2019 | 9:30 AM

BOURNE, MA - 5/06/2015: The Sagamore Bridge , Bourne Ma., Cape Cod (David L Ryan/Globe Staff Photo) SECTION: METRO TOPIC

Why MassDOT dismissed the idea of a Cape Cod tunnel May 24, 2019 | 12:53 PM

More White Sharks in Maine

'They’re super close to shore whether I see them or not' May 24, 2019 | 5:00 AM

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A long line of traffic heads across the Bourne Bridge which is one of two bridges which connect Cape Cod to the rest of the state of Massachusetts in Bourne, Massachusetts, USA, 25 May 2018. The Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer season and Cape Cod, Massachusetts is a major summer destination for many summer vacationers.
Traffic piles up in the lead up to Memorial Day weekend, Orleans, USA - 25 May 2018

Here's what MassDOT is proposing to improve Cape Cod traffic May 23, 2019 | 3:54 PM

Coast Guard Beach

This Cape Cod beach is ranked among the best in America May 23, 2019 | 11:21 AM

Provincetown MA. 8/17/06 Big crowds celebrated carnival week Thursday, August 17, 2006 in Provincetown MA. Thousands gathered on Commercial St. to enjoy the parade of fun, floats, music and costume. This was the Cirque Edwige float as the crowds reacts to some free necklacess. (Dominic Chavez/Globe Staff) -- Library Tag 08182006 Metro

Starz will film a gritty crime drama in Provincetown, and it needs 250 extras May 17, 2019 | 5:05 PM

Cape Cod’s Chris Lambton with Peyton Wright at SXSW.

‘Bachelorette’ alum Chris Lambton wins Dennis selectman’s race May 17, 2019 | 8:54 AM

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

Here are the 100 museums and attractions offering free Friday admission this summer May 10, 2019 | 3:31 PM

Car lights streak by Zachary's Pub in Mashpee, the only pub on the cape that has strip-tease dancers. The parking lot has been full most nights and town officials are protesting. (right???)

Cape Cod’s only strip club is closing May 9, 2019 | 9:08 AM

Andrew McCabe will give the keynote speech at the Evan Lawson Filmmakers’ Brunch on the last day of the festival.

Provincetown International Film Festival announces 2019 lineup May 6, 2019 | 9:15 AM

The Race Point Lighthouse and keeper's house (1876) at the tip of Cape Cod.

8 stunning New England lighthouses you can begin touring this month May 3, 2019 | 5:00 AM

When camping in Massachusetts, pitching a tent is super basic April 30, 2019 | 12:52 PM

Hike to the highest peak in Massachusetts — 3,491 feet — at Mount Greylock State Reservation in Lanesborough.

The 31 Massachusetts state parks where you can go camping April 25, 2019 | 8:52 AM

Larry Cole, right, a Korean War veteran and former master sergeant in the U.S. Army, stands with Sgt. Howard Luckett, a veteran of the Army, Marines and Coast Guard Auxiliary. The two were named co-grand marshals for the 2018 Boston Marathon.

Who is the oldest runner in the Boston Marathon? Meet Harwich's Larry Cole. April 13, 2019 | 3:20 PM

Traffic piling up on the Bourne Bridge, leading up to this past Memorial Day weekend.

Here's why the Bourne Bridge has been reduced to one lane each way March 25, 2019 | 3:25 PM