Officials in Scarborough informed the public of a "potential shark sighting in local waters, specifically in the area off the south tip of Richmond Island, Crescent Beach State Park, Higgins Beach and Pine Point Beach" located along the Maine coast. All beaches are within a half-hour's drive of Portland.

The Marine Resource Officer obtained drone footage depicting a 10 to 12 foot long great white shark near the southern end of Richmond Island.

Scarborough police release drone video of a great white shark off Maine’s coast, urging beachgoers to stay alert after a series of recent sightings.