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Likely Sand Shark Spotted Off NH Beach

RYE, N.H. (CBS) - A shark sighting at a New Hampshire beach prompted a swimming ban on Monday.

A swimmer spotted the shark off Wallis Sands Beach around 1:45 p.m.

Officials said that based on the description, they believe it's probably a sand shark.

The beach was left open, but swimmers weren't allowed in the water.

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