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North Chatham, Massachusetts: Chatham Shark Center

Great White sharks are uncomfortably common in the summertime waters off of Cape Cod. Remember "Jaws"?

Address:
235 Orleans Rd, North Chatham, MA
Directions:
On the south side of MA-28/Orleans Rd at its intersection with Stony Hill Rd. Look for the white building with the white picket fence.
Hours:
Summer daily. fewer days May, Oct., closed off-season. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
508-348-5901
Admission:
$5.
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Chatham Shark Center

Devoted to Great White sharks, which are abundant in the waters off of Cape Cod.

[Shannon M, 10/08/2018]

Virtual reality shark encounter inside, real shark cage photo-op outside. About a mile inland from the beach, which just seems wrong for a shark center.


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