Shark Ambassadors seek to improve beach awareness — WCAI

Shark sightings on the Outer Cape have been keeping beachgoers on edge in recent weeks. To help people better understand what’s out there, and how to swim safely, the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy has created a new program, putting what they call “Shark Ambassadors” out on beaches.

Standing at the top of the stairs at Lighthouse Beach in Chatham is shark ambassador Nikki Tenaglia. She’s wearing a neon yellow t-shirt identifying her as a volunteer with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, and she greets vacationers as they shuffle down to the beach.