Amity or Vineyard Haven? Shark Sighting Captures Imagination
A trio of sailors try to get closer look at the porbeagle shark.
A trio of sailors try to get closer look at the porbeagle shark.
Porbeagle swims close to shore for better viewing.
Porbeagle swims close to shore for better viewing.
Shark appeared to be about eight to 10 feet long.
Shark appeared to be about eight to 10 feet long.
Islanders documented the visitation.
Islanders documented the visitation.
Traffic comes to standstill on Beach Road as onlookers flocked to seawall.
Traffic comes to standstill on Beach Road as onlookers flocked to seawall.
The shark circled Vineyard Haven harbor for about an hour.
The shark circled Vineyard Haven harbor for about an hour.
Shark was visible from ferry as well.
Shark was visible from ferry as well.
Presence in Vineyard waters was not particularly unusual, especially this time of year.
Presence in Vineyard waters was not particularly unusual, especially this time of year.
A porbeagle shark sighting in Vineyard Haven harbor caused quite a stir Friday afternoon, as Islanders flocked to the harborfront to witness the visit.