16-Foot White Shark Spotted Off Cape Cod

ORLEANS (CBS) – Researchers say they've spotted one of the largest white sharks of the season off Cape Cod.

The 15-to-16-foot shark was seen near the Nauset Inlet during a research trip on Tuesday, the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy said.

The shark hasn't been tagged yet and its sex won't be known until scientists review underwater footage.

One of the largest white sharks (15-16 feet) of the season was spotted near Nauset Inlet on yesterday's research trip pic.twitter.com/p3iWAIhO5G
— Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (@A_WhiteShark) September 16, 2015

The conservancy said the shark was less than a quarter-mile from the shore.