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flag Scientists filmed a juvenile great white shark off Block Island, marking the first such sighting in Rhode Island waters.

flag Scientists at the Atlantic Shark Institute captured the first-ever underwater footage of a great white shark off Block Island, Rhode Island, using a baited remote video system. flag The juvenile female shark, spotted in about 45 feet of water near Southwest Ledge on September 21, 2025, was not previously documented in the area. flag The sighting is rare, as great whites are uncommon in Rhode Island waters compared to other shark species. flag The footage provides valuable data on young great white behavior and migration, supporting ongoing research into their ecology and conservation.

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