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Bar Harbor

· Maine

A mixed group of seals was photographed hauled out near Bar Harbor.

Species
Not recorded / not sure
Number of seals
Not recorded
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/17865603; https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/6100619; https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/17865507

About this record

Supporting evidence
Original pages: observed 14 July 2015 at the same haulout, 1:28–1:30 PM EDT. Same observer and outing; Harbor/Grey source taxa conflict, so species and count remain unset.
Identification confidence
Uncertain
Editorial status
Published by Seal Watch.

Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.

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Off Egg Rock Lighthouse, Frenchman Bay

Naturalist Ellie Crane filmed a shark attacking one seal near Egg Rock Lighthouse from the tour vessel Miss Samantha. The report does not identify the seal's species.

Source: Ellie Crane / Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company, reported by Chris Popper / WDEA

Ironbound channel, Frenchman Bay

John DeRaps reported a shark feeding on a seal in the Ironbound channel between Bar Harbor and Winter Harbor and shared a photograph. The seal's species was not identified.

Source: John DeRaps, reported by Carrie Jones / Bar Harbor Story

Saco Bay, near Stratton Island

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Source: Keeper Charters / Capt. Marco Lamothe, reported by Boston.com

Schoodic coast near East Trailhead

An observer reported a seal pup among coastal rocks near Schoodic's East Trailhead around 4 p.m. and shared a photograph. The observer tentatively identified it as a harbour seal; that identification remains uncertain.

Source: Practical-Garlic-561 — r/acadianationalpark eyewitness post