A swimmer's risky decision to take a dip alongside seals at a Cape Cod beach has drawn attention in a region notorious for great white shark activity. Marine experts warn that swimming near seal colonies significantly increases the risk of shark encounters, as these predators actively hunt their primary prey in these waters. This incident highlights the dangerous misconception that seal presence indicates safer swimming conditions, when in reality it attracts apex predators to the area.

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