Is Cape Cod Great White Shark Seal Predation happening right now?
As of today, in season, building toward peak (~August 15). Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) seasonally congregate off the Outer Cape to prey on abundant gray seal colonies.
Predation events are commonly observed from shore and by tour boats, especially where shallow sandbars and seal haul-outs put seals within reach of sharks.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Chatham Fish Pier (seal observation & tour departures) |
| Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge - Morris Island parking (Wikis Way lot) |
| + 3 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.