Scientists have an explanation why there is an increase of shark attacks off East Coast - ABC News
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Beaches have closed as surfers, lifeguards and swimmers alike suffer bites from curious sharks in search of food.
Climate change may play a factor in sharks venturing closer to shore.
There are numerous reasons why there have been more human-shark interactions on the East Coast this summer, according to experts.
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