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Boston Harbor is attracting sharks. Scientists say that's a good thing

Juvenile sand tiger shark waits for tagging on board. (Katie Cole/WBUR)
Katie Cole/WBUR
Juvenile sand tiger shark waits for tagging on board. (Katie Cole/WBUR)

Boston Harbor used to be one of America’s dirtiest ports. But after decades of cleanup efforts, plenty of marine life, including sharks, call it home.

WBUR’s Amanda Beland joined scientists at the New England Aquarium on a boat ride to tag the sharks.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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