Shark Island

Shark Island is an islet in , , .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Monhegan.

Village
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is a historic island plantation in the Gulf of Maine, approximately 12 nautical miles off the coast of . Part of , the island has been inhabited for over 400 years and is renowned as one of America's oldest and most influential artist colonies. is situated 6 miles south of Shark Island.

Shark Island

Latitude
43.8453° or 43° 50′ 43″ north
Longitude
-69.35564° or 69° 21′ 20″ west
Elevation
13 feet (4 metres)
Open location code
87MGRJWV+4P
Open­Street­Map ID
way 829792220
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
4978376
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