WELLFLEET, MASS. (WHDH) - Two beaches in Wellfleet have temporarily closed to swimming after a tagged great white shark was pinged nearby.

Swimming is prohibited at Maguire Landing and LeCount Hollow beaches until at least 1:45 p.m., according to the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy’s Sharktivity app.

Numerous shark sightings have been confirmed this summer.

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