The Maine fisherman who captured amazing drone video of a large great white shark swimming off the coast of Scarborough is speaking out about his encounter.

Commercial clam fisherman David Lancaster was able to take drone footage of the shark swimming just beneath the surface, its grey fin poking through the gentle swells. He said seeing the big shark was “magnificent,” if a little surprising.

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“It was pretty crazy to see in the local waters. There are some really amazing creatures in the sea,” Lancaster, who lives in nearby Scarborough, said. “It’s in the back of your head, but you have to accept it.”

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