Fishermen Encounter Great White Shark While Catching Fish

A father and daughter fishing off the coast of Point Pleasant Beach in New Jersey had a close encounter with a juvenile or immature great white shark that tried to steal their catch. While sightings of great white sharks are on the rise, they are still rare in the wild. White shark populations have rebounded due to federal protections placed on the species and seals, their main prey, which has made their food source more available. This is the time of year when increased activity is seen in the mid-Atlantic area as they migrate north.