# Maine lifeguard dragged underwater by shark, survives 2026-08-13T13:13:34+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Greg Wilfert, a 71-year-old lifeguard at Scarborough Beach in Maine, was pulled underwater by a shark on August 8. He initially thought a boat propeller had caught his rescue buoy, then realised it was a shark. Wilfert swam hard to the surface and escaped unharmed. He said the experience was frightening. Local officials report more sharks near shore than usual, with at least a dozen sightings in the area. The increase is attributed to conservation boosting marine life populations. OCEARCH founder Chris Fischer said people should be more aware of their surroundings. The International Shark Attack File recorded 25 unprovoked bites globally in 2025. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: great white shark, Greg Wilfert, lifeguard, Maine, Scarborough Beach, shark attack Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/maine-lifeguard-dragged-underwater-by-shark-survives/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/maine-lifeguard-dragged-underwater-by-shark-survives/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.