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.

Police obtained drone footage on Tuesday depicting a 10 to 12 foot long great white shark swimming near the southern end of Richmond Island. The post Video: Great white shark sighting near beach prompts warning in Maine appeared first on Boston.

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.