While there has been no definite explanation for why dozens of sharks died and washed up on the beach all at once, marine biologists say it may be human-caused.
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Mystery surrounds NJ beach where dozens of dead sharks washed up without explanation
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Almost 30 dead sharks ‘all of a sudden’ wash up along the Jersey Shore in grisly scene
A woman discovered 29 dead sharks along a Sea Isle City beach, with marine experts saying the animals may have stranded during changing tides or been discarded offshore by fishermen.
The dogfish, which typically weigh between 8 and 22 pounds, were most likely caught by fishermen and later dumped back into the ocean, Nagiewicz added.
While there has been no definite explanation for why dozens of sharks died and washed up on the beach all at once, marine biologists say it may be human-caused.
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