16-Foot White Shark Spotted Off Cape Cod

ORLEANS (CBS) – Researchers say they've spotted one of the largest white sharks of the season off Cape Cod.

The 15-to-16-foot shark was seen near the Nauset Inlet during a research trip on Tuesday, the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy said.

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The shark hasn't been tagged yet and its sex won't be known until scientists review underwater footage.

The conservancy said the shark was less than a quarter-mile from the shore.