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Large shark spotted near Shell Key during Hubbard’s Marina trip

Large shark spotted near Shell Key during Hubbard’s Marina trip
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  • Guests on a shelling excursion saw a nine to 10-foot shark close to shore near Shell Key in Pinellas County.
  • The sighting happened Wednesday around 11:15 a.m. during a three-hour trip.
  • The shark was 25 to 75 yards offshore and stayed about 15 minutes.
  • It appeared to be following schools of tarpon before swimming south.
  • Marina officials said sharks are a natural part of the ecosystem and usually pose no threat to beachgoers.

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