Rare Hammerhead Shark Spotted Off Block IslandLast week a large, scalloped hammerhead shark was spotted swimming off Block Island and drone footage managed to catch this stunning swimmer enjoying his stay—and helped ASI jump into action. Why This Shark Tagging Is So ImportantIt was the first ever hammerhead shark tagged off Rhode Island and it will allow ASI researchers to learn much more about these endangered predators. READ MORE: Watch Great White Shark Feed on Whale Off Block IslandWith so many shark varieties around Rhode Island and Massachusetts, you never know what the Atlantic Shark Institute will find out there next. Every Shark Spotted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island Waters Though the great white usually comes to mind first, there are a surprising variety of sharks in Rhode Island and Massachusetts waters. Gallery Credit: Nancy HallHow to Be Shark Smart Atlantic White Shark Conservancy shares tips to avoid getting attacked by a shark.