Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts may be a sign of warming ocean
Fishermen caught a tiger shark, a tropical species, off Massachusetts. Scientists say this discovery is unusual for the region and may indicate changes in ocean conditions. The catch has prompted experts to reconsider what marine life inhabits New England waters.
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