A juvenile tiger shark, a species typically found in tropical and subtropical waters, was caught and released off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in late July, drawing attention from marine scientists.
According to the report, brothers Nate and Nelson Rouette caught the approximately five-foot shark while fishing from a beach near Falmouth.
The report said tiger sharks are usually associated with warmer regions such as the Caribbean, making the sighting unusual for New England waters.
Scientists believe the appearance of juvenile tiger sharks farther north reflects rising ocean temperatures.
Researchers say the sighting adds to growing evidence that climate-driven ocean warming is altering the distribution of marine life along the U.S. East Coast.
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