Sharks Boost Cape Cod Economy | California News

Cape Cod’s beaches are now drawing more than just sun-seekers—great white sharks have turned this iconic coastal spot into a booming ecotourism hotspot, boosting local revenue by nearly 40% since 2019. The surge? Blame the rebounding gray seal population, protected since 1972, which has lured hundreds of sharks annually to these waters. Officials confirm no increase in aggression—sharks still hunt seals seasonally in shallow waters. Now, thrill-seekers can book $2,500 private shark-spotting charters that fund science and offer tax deductions. But with a few bites—including a fatal one in 2018—locals urge caution: stay alert, avoid seal congregations, and heed lifeguard warnings—even after summer ends.

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