By Michael Lee Simpson

A shark biologist expects a surge in great whites this fall - as they arrive into Cape Cod later than usual.

Greg Skomal, 64, a shark biologist for the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries , says they are expected to peak in September and October instead of summer.

The New Bedford researcher, who has been studying the apex predators for nearly two decades, says the seasonal shift is linked to the expansion of seal populations further north, prompting sharks to bypass Cape Cod on their migration.

While shark numbers may be leveling off, Skomal notes the importance of education and awareness for fall beachgoers, noting that humans are not their prey.

"The last couple of years, we've noticed that June, July, and August, they're not as abundant as they wer

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