A massive 20-foot basking shark spotted in Block Island’s Great Salt Pond over Memorial Day weekend sparked both fear and fascination among onlookers. The shark’s large dorsal fin cutting through the water immediately drew comparisons to the movie “Jaws,” which coincidentally celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Local resident Jen Seebeck captured video of the enormous creature from Dead Eye Dick’s restaurant, with someone heard exclaiming, “There’s a shark in the pond!” The footage quickly went viral, garnering over 12 million views online. “The phone lit up, and then our website lit up,” said Jon Dodd, Executive Director of the … Continue reading 20-Foot Shark Spotted in Rhode Island Pond Sparks ‘Jaws’ Comparisons